JLPT N1 grammar

〜たるものmeaning and usage

Meaning

Those who are A; That which is A

How to form it

  • nounたるもの/たる者
  • nounたるnoun

How it is used

After a role or status noun such as 「教師」, 「親」 or 「リーダー」: 'anyone who is A should…', usually followed by 「べきだ」 or 「なければならない」. Formal and leaning written.

Examples

  1. リーダーたるもの、常に冷静沈着でなければならない。

    Those who are leaders must always be calm and collected.

  2. 教師たるもの、生徒の話には最後まで耳を傾けるべきだ。

    A teacher should listen to what students have to say right to the end.

  3. プロたるもの、どんな時も手を抜いてはいけない。

    A professional must never cut corners, whatever the circumstances.