とされる
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とされる
to sareru
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is considered to; it is said that ~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading
to sareru
Post ID
51403
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📝 Usage Notes
is considered to; it is said that ~
📖 How to use it
とされる indicates a general or widespread belief or assumption, equivalent to 'is considered to' or 'it is said that'.
Attaches to
Attach to the plain form of a verb (dictionary form or past tense), or to a noun or な-adjective stem followed by だ (e.g., 〜だとされる).
とされる is the passive form of とする, which itself means 'to regard as' or 'to assume'. When used as とされる, it shifts the focus to the fact that something is generally regarded or believed by people, often based on research, tradition, or common knowledge. It is commonly used in news, academic writing, and formal discussions, less so in casual conversation. The nuance is that the speaker is reporting a prevailing view without necessarily endorsing it personally.
この地方では、この神社が最も古いとされている。
Kono chihō de wa, kono jinja ga mottomo furui to sarete iru.
In this region, this shrine is considered to be the oldest.
その事故は、運転手の不注意によるものとされた。
Sono jiko wa, untenshu no fuchūi ni yoru mono to sareta.
The accident was attributed to the driver's carelessness.
彼は、日本の経済学の父であるとされている。
Kare wa, Nihon no keizaigaku no chichi de aru to sarete iru.
He is considered the father of Japanese economics.
Not と言われている
と言われている is more colloquial and means 'it is said that', while とされる is more formal and objective, often used in reports or academic contexts. Choose とされる for written or formal statements of general consensus.
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Formal and written; used in news, academic papers, and formal speeches, not in everyday conversation.
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とされる
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern とされる mean?
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Is considered to; it is said that ~
What JLPT level is とされる?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use とされる in a sentence?
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Attach とされる (to sareru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is とされる formal or casual Japanese?
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とされる is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember とされる long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.