〜たる
(one) who is ~ (dignified)
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜たる” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜たる」 means "(one) who is ~ (dignified)". Structure: Noun + たる + Noun. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
At work
Example 1管理者たる者、採決に責任を持つべきだ。
かんりしゃ たる もの、さいけつ に せきにん を もつ べき だ。
kanrisha taru mono, saiketsu ni sekinin o motsu beki da.
One who is a manager should take responsibility for the vote.
At work
Example 2管理者たる者、買収に責任を持つべきだ。
かんりしゃ たる もの、ばいしゅう に せきにん を もつ べき だ。
kanrisha taru mono, baishuu ni sekinin o motsu beki da.
One who is a manager should take responsibility for the acquisition.
At work
Example 3管理者たる者、志願に責任を持つべきだ。
かんりしゃ たる もの、しがん に せきにん を もつ べき だ。
kanrisha taru mono, shigan ni sekinin o motsu beki da.
One who is a manager should take responsibility for the volunteering.
At work
Example 4管理者たる者、転載に責任を持つべきだ。
かんりしゃ たる もの、てんさい に せきにん を もつ べき だ。
kanrisha taru mono, tensai ni sekinin o motsu beki da.
One who is a manager should take responsibility for the reprinting.
At work
Example 5管理者たる者、滞納に責任を持つべきだ。
かんりしゃ たる もの、たいのう に せきにん を もつ べき だ。
kanrisha taru mono, tainou ni sekinin o motsu beki da.
One who is a manager should take responsibility for the payment arrears.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
One who is a manager should take responsibility for the vote.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜たる.
Remember tomorrow
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