として
Reading: として
Meaning: as, in the capacity of, in the role of
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Example Sentence
教師 として 働いている
I work as a teacher.
Usage Notes
として indicates a role, capacity, or qualification in which someone acts or something is regarded. It follows nouns to show 'as/in the capacity of'. Common patterns include 職業として (as a profession), 立場として (from the standpoint of), 結果として (as a result).
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