たる

auxiliary verb

who are; which is; in the capacity of

Formal/literary auxiliary verb attached to a noun, often in the pattern 〜たる者 (as one who is ...) or 〜たるもの (that which is ...). Used to emphasize qualifications, roles, or inherent qualities, especially in formal writing, speeches, or set phrases.

See also: たり · たるや

• 教きょう師したる者もの、常つねに学まなび続つづけるべきだ。

  As one who is a teacher, one should always continue learning.

• リーダーたるもの、責せき任にんを取とる覚かく悟ごが必ひつ要ようだ。

  That which is a leader must have the resolve to take responsibility.