as, in the role of

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Explanation

Indicates capacity or role.

[Noun] + として

彼は医者として働いている。

Kare wa isha to shite hataraite iru.

He works as a doctor.

お礼として、食事をご馳走した。

Orei to shite, shokuji wo gochisou shita.

As thanks, I treated them to a meal.

Indicates role, status, or function.

～としても

even if, even as

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Common for job titles and roles.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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