比較N1

〜ともあろうものが

being of such standing... / for someone of... to... (disapproval)

Structure

N + ともあろうものが

Explanation

N + ともあろうものが: for a person of such standing to do...; criticism or surprise.

Examples

大学教授ともあろうものが、事実をねじ曲げるとは。

For a university professor to twist the facts—unthinkable.

一国の首相ともあろうものが、軽率な発言をするとは。

For a prime minister to make such a careless remark!

Note

The main clause is a behavior unbefitting the status, with criticism or disappointment.

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