JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
至 — climax
- Reading
- シ・いた.る
- Meaning
- climax; arrive; proceed; reach; attain; result in
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
至 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シ・いた.る and it means climax; arrive; proceed; reach; attain; result in. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
至 appears in everyday japanese words such as 乃至 (from...to), 至急 (urgent) and 至る (to come).
Japanese words containing 至
Frequently asked questions
What does 至 mean in Japanese?
至 means climax; arrive; proceed; reach; attain; result in in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 至 read?
至 is read シ・いた.る. Reading it inside real words — 乃至 and 至急 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 至 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 至 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 至 in a word?
A common word containing 至 is 乃至 (ないし) — "from...to". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 至 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 至 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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