expression, adverb
so; to such an extent; this much
Formal or literary expression emphasizing the degree or extent of something, often with a nuance of surprise or intensity. Used in written language or formal speech.
かくまでご尽力いただき、感謝に堪えません。
I am deeply grateful for your efforts to such an extent.
事態がかくまで悪化するとは誰も予想しなかった。
No one expected the situation to deteriorate this much.