HomeGrammarJLPT N2~を~として (〜wo〜toshite)

~を~として (〜wo〜toshite)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Express 'as', 'in the capacity of', or 'taking something as...'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The grammar pattern 「~を~として」 is used with nouns to indicate taking one thing 'as' or 'in the role of' another. It shows how a certain noun is being viewed or utilized.

Examples

Kare wa kyoushi o shokugyou toshite hataraite imasu.

He works as a teacher.

Kanojo wa riidaa o yakuwari toshite ukeiremashita.

She accepted the role of leader.

Watashitachi wa kare o nakama toshite shinrai shite imasu.

We trust him as one of our own (a close companion).

Kono aatisuto wa dentou o kiban toshite sakuhin o tsukurimasu.

This artist creates works with tradition as the foundation.

Practice

Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.