- taruya speaking of ..., as for ...
A literary or formal topic marker, used in written Japanese or speeches to introduce and highlight a subject, often with awe or significance.
彼の才能たるや、驚くべきものだ。
Kare no sainou taruya, odoroku beki mono da.
As for his talent, it is astonishing.
この山の美しさたるや、筆舌に尽くしがたい。
Kono yama no utsukushisa taruya, hitsuzetsu ni tsukushigatai.
Speaking of the beauty of this mountain, it is beyond words.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'to iu to' (speaking of), but 'taruya' is more formal and literary.
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