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JLPT N1 Grammar

ともあろうものが

N1非難

N1 · 非難 · noun + ともあろうものが

for someone of all people; such a person

noun + ともあろうものが

Shows strong criticism that someone with the first status, position, or ability did something unworthy of it.

Often criticizes professionals, responsible persons, representatives, and similar people.

教師ともあろうものが、学生の質問を笑うべきではない。

A teacher of all people should not laugh at a student's question.

Do not use it for ordinary identity description; it emphasizes mismatch between status and behavior.

The status is weighty, but the behavior falls below it.

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