This grammar shows what job or role someone has. It means 'as' or 'in the role of'.
Noun + としてPrimary
This grammar shows what job or role someone has. It means 'as' or 'in the role of'.
彼は医者として働いている。
He is working as a doctor.
京都は古都として有名です。
Kyoto is famous as an ancient capital.
私は専門家として意見を言うつもりはありません。
I have no intention of giving my opinion in the capacity of an expert.
彼は留学生として日本に来た。
He came to Japan as an exchange student.
一人の人間として、その行為は許せない。
As a human being, I cannot forgive that act.
This grammar shows what 'hat' someone is wearing. It tells you their job, role, or how they are acting. It sets the scene for what they say or do next.
〜として shows your job or role. For example, "as a teacher." 〜にとって shows what someone thinks. For example, "For a teacher, students are important." 〜としては adds a small difference. It means "from this view, it's true." But it might not be true from other views.
Don't use this when the noun is not a role or status. For example, you cannot say 'as happiness'.
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