GRAMMAR DETAIL

〜たるもの

as befits a

Used to demand conduct or responsibility befitting someone who holds a particular position or has particular expertise.

Examples

医師たるもの、結論だけでなく根拠も丁寧に示すべきだ。

As a doctor, one should carefully present not only the conclusion but also the evidence behind it.

教師たるもの、学生の意見を尊重すべきだ。

As a teacher, one should respect students' opinions.

公務員たるもの、公平な態度を保たなければならない。

As a public servant, one must maintain an impartial attitude.

Structure: Attach たるもの to a profession or role to set a firm standard or responsibility for anyone in that position.
Basic usage: 教師たるもの、学生の意見を尊重すべきだ。 emphasizes the principle that teachers should respect their students' opinions.

Identifying a role versus setting a standard
- 教師である identifies someone as a teacher. 教師たるもの calls for conduct fitting that role and works well with obligation expressions such as べきだ or なければならない.