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多とする (たとする) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

多たとする

た

と

す

る

Meanings

1

expression, suru verb (irregular)

appreciate; be thankful for; think highly of

Literary or formal expression meaning to value or be grateful for something. Often used in the pattern ～を多とする.

彼かれの努ど力りょくを多たとしないわけにはいかない。
I cannot help but appreciate his efforts.
この援えん助じょを多たとし、心こころ

から

感かん

謝しゃ

し

ます

。

I am truly thankful for this assistance.

Kanji

多many, frequent, much

Similar words

感かん謝しゃする
感謝する is the common, everyday word for 'to thank' or 'to be grateful'. 多とする is more formal and literary, emphasizing appreciation or high regard.
評ひょう価かする
評価する means 'to evaluate' or 'to assess'. 多とする conveys a positive evaluation with a nuance of thankfulness.

Etymology

The expression combines 多 (many, much) with とする (to regard as), literally 'to regard as much'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it has been used in literary Japanese to express appreciation.