にとって vs として

JLPT N3 Japanese self-study　·　~15 min　·　For ~ / from ~'s perspective vs as ~ / in the role of ~

'For me, Japanese is fun.' 'As a doctor, she's kind to her patients.' These two forms look similar but express very different things — perspective vs identity.

What you'll learn

• にとって = for ~ / from ~'s perspective (feelings, evaluations)
• として = as ~ / in the role of ~ (identity, function, purpose)
• Key: にとって = whose view; として = what role

How to study “にとって vs として”

“にとって vs として” (For ~ / from ~'s perspective vs as ~ / in the role of ~) is a JLPT N3 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 15 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.