As / In the Role of: 〜として

Learn how 〜として marks a role, qualification, or category from which someone or something is viewed.

Use 〜として for roles, functions, and qualifications.Recognize both human and non-human uses such as 'as a textbook.'Read evaluative and explanatory statements more accurately.

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Core Meaning

Noun + として means 'as' or 'in the role/capacity of.' It shows the standpoint, function, or category in which something is considered.

私は代表として会議に出た。

I attended the meeting as a representative.

The noun marks the speaker's role.

彼は作家として有名だ。

He is famous as a writer.

The phrase identifies the capacity in which he is known.

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