【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜たるもの（~tarumono）

2020年4月23日 2024年10月10日

Explanation：〜たるもの

Meaning
"〜の身分みぶんや立場たちばなのだから、（当然とうぜん・・・しなければならない）"
Used to describe the qualities or responsibilities that someone or something is expected to have by virtue of their position, status, or role. It conveys the idea that a person (or entity) in a particular position should act in a way that befits their role or status. It is often used in formal speech or writing to emphasize high expectations or standards.

Form
N + たるもの

Points

Expectation Due to Status or Role: The expression is used to indicate that someone in a certain position should behave in a way that reflects their role or status.
Formal and Serious Tone: This phrase is formal and often used in contexts where high standards or ideals are being discussed.
Becoming of One's Role: It implies that there are certain qualities or actions that are naturally expected from someone in a particular role.

JLPT Level
N1

Sample sentenes

教師きょうしたるもの、学生がくせいの見本みほんとなるように行動こうどうすべきだ。
As a teacher, one should act as a role model for their students.

警察官けいさつかんたるもの、きちんとルールを守まもるべきだ。
As a police officer, one should properly follow the rules.

医者いしゃたるもの、患者かんじゃの命いのちを一番いちばんに考かんがえるべきだ。
As a doctor, one should prioritize the lives of their patients.

政治家せいじかたるもの、発言はつげんには気きをつけなければならない。
As a politician, one must be careful with their words.

剣士けんしたるもの、敵てきに背中せなかを見みせてはならない。
As a swordsman, one must not show their back to the enemy.

リーダーたるもの、どんな時ときでも冷静れいせいに判断はんだんしなければならない。
A leader must make calm decisions at all times.

Vocabulary

Japanese		English
見本	みほん	role model
患者	かんじゃ	patient
剣士	けんし	swordsman / fencer
敵	てき	enemy