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整理 B 助詞のような働きをする言葉 教科書 p.62
Words have an auxiliary function
整理 B

〜として

教科書 p.62
接続:N + として(のN)
as. State the role, status or classification.
注意 / Note:Check the correct front form, subject and level of politeness; Don't just translate word for word.
比較 / Compare:Compare with structures in the same lesson to choose according to function in the whole sentence. Same 課: 〜について/〜に対して/〜によって/〜にとって — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
留学生として日本へ来ました。
I came to Japan as an international student.
この建物は学校として使われています。
The building is used as a school.
専門家としての意見を聞きました。
I asked for advice as an expert.

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