No. 1,709 in Japanese
たる
"たる" means "to be; to constitute; to serve as" and is often used in literary or formal contexts.
In a sentence
リーダーたる者は責任を持たねばならない。
A leader must take responsibility.
In this sentence, 'たる' is used as a classical form indicating a state or quality, specifically associating 'リーダー' (leader) with the qualities expected of one.
彼は教師たるにふさわしい人物だ。
He is a person suitable to be a teacher.
Here, 'たる' connects '教師' (teacher) with the requirements or qualities for the role, presenting a suitable quality.
彼の言葉は読むに耐える価値たるものだ。
His words are worth reading.
In this usage, 'たる' emphasizes the inherent value or quality being described, expressing the worthiness or suitability of the subject.
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