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N3NeutralAbout 5 minUnit 2 · Lesson 14 of 109

〜として

as (a role)

Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.

Remember it

Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜として” aloud once.

1

Understand

Build the pattern

Sentence formula

Nounとして

How it works

「〜として」 means "as (a role)". Structure: Noun + として. This is a JLPT N3 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.

2

Use

Hear it in real life

  1. At work

    Example 1

    kare wa riyou no tantousha toshite hataraite imasu.

    He works as the person in charge of the use.

  2. At work

    Example 2

    kare wa shidou no tantousha toshite hataraite imasu.

    He works as the person in charge of the guidance.

  3. At work

    Example 3

    kare wa kiroku no tantousha toshite hataraite imasu.

    He works as the person in charge of the record.

  4. At work

    Example 4

    kare wa haisou no tantousha toshite hataraite imasu.

    He works as the person in charge of the shipping.

  5. At work

    Example 5

    kare wa tsuuyaku no tantousha toshite hataraite imasu.

    He works as the person in charge of the interpretation.

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.

3

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

He works as the person in charge of the use.

The answer is hidden. Try to use .

Remember tomorrow

Save this pattern as a flashcard

Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.