として

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  1. as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of)
  2. apart from... (used to change the topic)
  3. even (e.g. "not even a single person")before a negative form
  4. thinking that...; trying to...after a volitional formsee also とする
Forms
  • として
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of)
    2. This usage indicates a function, role, or perspective that something or someone embodies in a particular context.
    He works as a teacher.
    She helped me as a friend.
  2. apart from... (used to change the topic)
    3. This usage is typically employed to transition or shift the discussion from one topic to another.
    Apart from the current topic, let's talk about next week's trip.
    Putting that aside, let's think about another issue.
  3. even (e.g. "not even a single person")
    4. This usage emphasizes inclusivity or the extreme degree of a situation, often used for instances that are surprising or unlikely.
    Not even a single participant showed up.
    I have never seen anything like that, not even once.
  4. thinking that...; trying to...
    5. It conveys the idea of someone attempting or intending to do something, often reflecting an intention or thought process behind an action.
    He is trying to succeed.
    She is thinking about trying to help.
Generated collocations (experimental)
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of)as a teacheras a friendas someone with a doctorateas an adultas for that pointto treat asthinking of doing somethingas a childきごう「きごう」as "that"as a jobjust as an audience member
LingakuLingaku
© 2026, lingaku.com. Read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Manage Cookie Preferences.