GrammarJLPT N1Noun たる Noun (~taru~)

Noun たる Noun (~taru~)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Indicates 'being in the position/state of', used for roles or statuses.

Formation

Noun1 + たる + Noun2

Detailed Explanation

「Noun1 たる Noun2」expresses that the second noun is in the 'role/state/condition' of the first. It often has a formal or literary tone, emphasizing that someone/something rightly holds or embodies that status.

Examples

リーダーたる者は、常に先を見て行動すべきだ。

Riidaa taru mono wa, tsune ni saki o mite koudou subeki da.

A person who is a leader should always look ahead and act accordingly.

教師たる者、学生に模範を示すべきである。

Kyoushi taru mono, gakusei ni mohan o shimesu beki de aru.

Someone who is a teacher should set a good example for the students.

母たる者、家族を愛するのは当然だ。

Haha taru mono, kazoku o aisuru no wa touzen da.

If you are a mother, it’s natural to love your family.

医者たる者、患者の安全を最優先に考えるべきだ。

Isha taru mono, kanja no anzen o saiyuusen ni kangaeru beki da.

A person who is a doctor should make patient safety their top priority.

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