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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

として

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Kana: として
Romaji: toshite
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Definitions

exp
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")

Note: before a negative form
4

thinking that...; trying to...

Note: after a volitional form
See also: とする

Example Sentences

()めようとしても。
➥I try to stop myself.
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(かれ)断固(だんこ)として(ことわ)った。
➥He gave a firm refusal.
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(かれ)医者(いしゃ)として無能(むのう)だ。
➥He is no good as a doctor.
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(ゆめ)(とき)としてあたる。
➥Dreams sometimes come true.
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(かれ)医者(いしゃ)として有名(ゆうめい)だ。
➥He is famous as a doctor.
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自殺(じさつ)しようとしている。
➥You're trying to commit suicide.
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