〜として

As; In the capacity of

1. Overview

「〜として」 is a grammatical structure used to indicate someone's role, capacity, or position. It is often used to express that a person or thing is acting or recognized in a certain identity or role.

2. Structure

• Noun + として

3. Usage Explanation

• Function:

  • This structure is used to describe actions or statuses performed in a particular role or identity, such as "as a student" or "as a parent."

• Usage:

  • Commonly used in both formal and everyday contexts, this grammar conveys a person’s or thing’s role in relation to the action being taken.

4. Example Sentences

1. 彼は医者として、多くの命を救った。
   As a doctor, he saved many lives.

2. 留学生として、日本に来ました。
   I came to Japan as an exchange student.

3. 彼女は母親として、家族の世話をしている。
   She takes care of her family as a mother.

4. この本は日本文化の入門書として読まれている。
   This book is read as an introduction to Japanese culture.

5. 彼は代表として、その会議に出席した。
   He attended the meeting as a representative.

5. Key Points to Note

1. Role or Identity:

   • 「〜として」 emphasizes the role or identity someone or something holds when performing a particular action, like "as a teacher" or "as a professional."

2. Common Combinations:

   • Frequent combinations include 「学生として」 (as a student), 「専門家として」 (as a specialist), and 「代表として」 (as a representative).

6. Similar Grammar

• 〜において: This structure means "in terms of" or "in the context of," emphasizing location or setting rather than role.
  • Example: 学校において、彼は優秀な生徒だ。
    (In school, he is an excellent student.)

7. Alternative Grammar

• 〜としても: Used to mean "even as," this form introduces a hypothetical or contrasting statement.
  • Example: 彼は医者としても、患者に優しい。
    (Even as a doctor, he is kind to his patients.)

8. Summary

「〜として」 is used to express someone's identity, role, or capacity in relation to an action or situation. It is frequently used in both formal and informal settings to clarify a person's position or role.