至(いた)って

いたって
adverb
very, extremely
1. very, extremely, exceedingly, perfectly
Used to emphasize degree, often with adjectives describing normalcy or simplicity. Has a somewhat formal or literary tone.
至(いた)って健康(けんこう)です。
I'm perfectly healthy.
彼(かれ)は至(いた)って真面目(まじめ)な人(ひと)だ。
He is an extremely serious person.
作業(さぎょう)は至(いた)って順調(じゅんちょう)に進(すす)んでいる。
The work is progressing extremely smoothly.

至(いた)って is a formal adverb meaning "very" or "extremely," derived from the verb 至(いた)る (to reach the utmost). It typically modifies adjectives describing normalcy, health, or simplicity, emphasizing that the state is thorough or complete.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 至(いた)って健康(けんこう): perfectly healthy
  • 至(いた)って普通(ふつう): completely normal
  • 至(いた)って簡単(かんたん): extremely simple
  • 至(いた)って順調(じゅんちょう): progressing very smoothly
  • 至(いた)って冷静(れいせい): perfectly calm

NUANCE:
Unlike とても or 非常(ひじょう)に, which are general intensifiers, 至(いた)って tends to emphasize that something is in an ideal or thoroughly normal state. It often appears with positive or neutral adjectives.

REGISTER:
Formal or semi-formal. More common in written language, news reports, and polite speech than in casual conversation.

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Added 2026.2.5 23:29 · Revised 2026.3.25 11:55
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