Noun たる Noun (~taru~)
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.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.