〜ともあろう
Formation
N1TopicFormal/StiffLiterature
Meaning
Used to express surprise, anger, or disappointment when someone or something that is highly regarded behaves in a manner that is unworthy of their position or status. It emphasizes the gap between expectations and reality.
Examples
大学教授ともあろう人が、あんな初歩的なミスをするなんて信じられない。
I can't believe that someone who is a university professor would make such a basic mistake.
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