Translation guide
How to express 'arrive at' a destination in Japanese, covering physical arrival, reaching a decision, and related nuances.
To reach a destination, such as a station, airport, building, or country.
The most common and versatile verb for 'arrive at' a place. Used with the particle に for the destination.
Please call me when you arrive at the station.
The plane arrives at Narita at 3 PM.
A more formal, written-style verb often used in announcements or official contexts. Also used as a noun (到着).
The Shinkansen will soon arrive at Tokyo Station.
Implies 'finally arrive at' after difficulty or a long journey. Emphasizes the effort to reach the destination.
We finally arrived at the mountain hut.
To come to a decision, conclusion, or agreement after discussion or thought.
Used with nouns like 結論 (conclusion), 合意 (agreement), 決定 (decision). Formal and common in business or official contexts.
We arrived at a conclusion in the meeting.
Both countries arrived at an agreement.
Similar to 達する but often used in more formal or written contexts, and can imply a process leading to the result.
Used with 結論 (conclusion) or 答え (answer) to mean 'arrive at' or 'produce' a conclusion. Slightly more casual than 達する.
To calculate or reach a total amount, number, or value.
A simple, natural way to say 'it comes to' or 'arrives at' a total. Used in everyday conversation.
The total arrives at 10,000 yen.
Also used for reaching a numerical threshold, often in formal or statistical contexts.
着く is the everyday verb for 'arrive'. 到着する is more formal and often used in announcements, signs, or written schedules. In casual speech, 着く is preferred.
Have you arrived yet?
The arrival time is 2 PM.
While 着く is perfect for physical destinations, it is not used for arriving at decisions or conclusions. Use 達する or 至る instead.
After discussion, we arrived at a single conclusion.
We arrived at a conclusion through discussion.
The death toll arrived at 100 people.