に至っては【にいたっては】

when it comes to, as for, in particular, what is worse or more

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Structure

[noun] + に至っては

Description

に至っては is used to single out an extreme or most notable case from a broader context, often to emphasize that the situation is particularly bad (or occasionally remarkable). It translates roughly as "when it comes to," "as for (in particular)," or "what is worse/more." The speaker first describes a general situation, then uses に至っては to highlight the most extreme example within that situation.

Emphasizing a negative extreme

The most common use of に至っては is to point out that among several bad or noteworthy things, one case stands out as the worst or most extreme.

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All the siblings have bad grades. As for the youngest, he fails every single time.

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The motivation of all the employees is low, but when it comes to him, he's not doing any work at all.

General pattern

The structure typically follows this flow:

General statement – Describe a broader situation or trend.
Xに至っては – Single out the most extreme case X within that situation.
Extreme detail – State what makes X stand out.

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This summer is hot. Last week in particular, there were days that exceeded 40 degrees.

Distinction from に至るまで

While にいたる至るまで means "all the way to / up to" and covers a range, に至っては specifically picks out one extreme case for commentary. Do not confuse the two.

Nuance

に至っては is a formal, written-style expression. It is commonly found in essays, news commentary, and formal speeches. While it most often highlights something negative, it can occasionally be used for positive extremes if the context supports it.

Examples

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Vegetables are expensive across the board this year. As for tomatoes, they're double last year's price.

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Employees are arriving late more often. When it comes to the department manager, he's late every single day.

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Everyone in his family is good at languages, but as for his younger sister, she can speak five languages.

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Young people these days don't read books. As for my younger brother, he says he hasn't read a single one.

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This area has poor public safety. When it comes to the area in front of the station, it's so bad you can't walk alone at night.

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The exam results were terrible overall. As for math, there were zero students who passed.

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The damage is severe in every prefecture, but when it comes to the coastal areas, entire towns were submerged in water.

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He does everything half-heartedly. When it comes to jobs, he quits right after starting.

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The number of tourists is declining. In winter in particular, almost no one comes.

。、なみ並み。

Everyone on that team is talented. As for the captain, he has skills on par with a professional.

References

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