~ものとして
~mono to shite
JLPT N1 Very formal, literary
Formation
Verb-casual + ものとして, い-Adjective + ものとして, な-Adjective + なものとして, Noun + のものとして
Indicates an assumption or supposition; 'assuming', 'under the assumption that'.
When to use
Formal, literary "under the assumption that" - written, formal planning/argument contexts.
Explanation
The ~ものとして grammar pattern is used to express a supposition or assumption: 'assuming that ~', 'on the premise that ~'. It often sets up a condition or rule as the basis for some action or decision.
Example sentences
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Assuming it would rain, I took an umbrella.
Ame ga furu mono to shite, kasa o motte ikimashita.
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On the assumption that he was sick, I attended in his place.
Kare ga byouki na mono to shite, kawari ni watashi ga shusseki shita.
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Let’s share this cake, assuming it’s delicious.
Kono keeki ga oishii mono to shite, minna ni wakeyou.
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Assuming she is a student, I applied the student discount.
Kanojo ga gakusei no mono to shite, gakuwari o tekiyou shimashita.
Assuming (Under That Premise)
Corpus examples (5)
私の理解では、ロビンソンはこの要素を二次的なものとして扱っている。
In my understanding, Robinson treats this element as secondary.
音楽でも演説でも、間合いはすばらしい効果をあげるものとしてしばしば利用される。
In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.
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His theory is widely accepted as valid.
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I rely on you to help him.
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She passed the jewel off as her own.