until ~, up to and including ~

Advanced

20-30 min

occasional

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Explanation

Emphasizes extent, covering everything up to a certain point.

[Noun] + に至るまで

子供から大人に至るまで、誰でも楽しめます。

Kodomo kara otona ni itaru made, dare demo tanoshimemasu.

Everyone from children to adults can enjoy it.

細部に至るまで、完璧に仕上げた。

Saibu ni itaru made, kanpeki ni shiageta.

I perfected it down to the smallest details.

Very formal, emphasizes completeness.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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