Phrase (Intermediate ㊥ 518)
A phrase indicating that someone assumes something.
Equivalent: Assume that; regard ~ as; let; suppose
| (i) Noun1 は Noun2 | (だ) とする | |
| 一ドルは百三十円(だ) とする | We assume that one dollar is 130 yen | |
| (ii) Sinformal nonpast | とする | |
| 山田さんが来られないとする(ちょっと困る) | If we assume that Mr. Yamada cannot come, (we are at a bit of a loss) | |
| 日本へ行くとすれば(いつ行ったらいいだろう) | Assuming that we go to Japan, (I wonder what would be the best time) | |
| (iii) Sinformal past | とする | |
| 百万円もらったとしよう | Suppose you received ¥1,000,000 | |
| あと百日の命だと言われたとする | Let’s suppose that you were told you only had 100 days left to live |
