〜の至り
the utmost of ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜の至り” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜の至り」 means "the utmost of ~". Structure: Noun + の至り. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1この統治を受賞できたのは光栄の至りです。
この とうち を じゅしょう できた の は こうえい の いたり です。
kono touchi o jushou dekita no wa kouei no itari desu.
Receiving this governance is the height of honor.
Everyday life
Example 2この勝訴を受賞できたのは光栄の至りです。
この しょうそ を じゅしょう できた の は こうえい の いたり です。
kono shouso o jushou dekita no wa kouei no itari desu.
Receiving this winning a lawsuit is the height of honor.
Everyday life
Example 3この国際化を受賞できたのは光栄の至りです。
この こくさいか を じゅしょう できた の は こうえい の いたり です。
kono kokusaika o jushou dekita no wa kouei no itari desu.
Receiving this internationalization is the height of honor.
Everyday life
Example 4この衰弱を受賞できたのは光栄の至りです。
この すいじゃく を じゅしょう できた の は こうえい の いたり です。
kono suijaku o jushou dekita no wa kouei no itari desu.
Receiving this weakening is the height of honor.
Everyday life
Example 5この偵察を受賞できたのは光栄の至りです。
この ていさつ を じゅしょう できた の は こうえい の いたり です。
kono teisatsu o jushou dekita no wa kouei no itari desu.
Receiving this reconnaissance is the height of honor.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Receiving this governance is the height of honor.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜の至り.
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