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Structure (used in writing and formal speech only)
| A structure that expresses a wide range of things. | Starting with~ ending with~; from ~to~ |
| 【Related Expression: から~まで】 | |
(ks). スミスさんは週刊誌から学術書に至るまで、幅広い日本語が読める。
Mr. Smith can read Japanese widely, ranging from weekly magazines to scholastic books.
(a). その新聞記者は首相の公の生活から私生活に至るまで、何でも知っている。
That newspaper reporter knows everything about the premier, ranging from his public life to his private life.
(b). 私が日本へ行った時、友人の山田さんは空港への出迎えからホテルの予約に至るまで、実に親切にしてくれた。
When I went to Japan, my friend Mr. Yamada was very kind to me. He did everything from picking me up at the airport to making the hotel reservation for me.
(c). その女の人は私に家族のことから自分の悩みに至るまで、細かに話した。
That lady told me everything in detail, starting with her family and ending with the worries of her life.
(d). 社長が現れた時には、守衛から副社長に至るまで、門の前で待っていた。
When the president of the company arrived, everyone from the guards to the vice-president was waiting in front of the gate.
(e). ルーシーは靴から帽子に至るまで、緑の装束だった。
Lucy was dressed in green, from her shoes to her hat.
