()なす

みなす
verb (godan)
to regard as, to consider
1. to regard as, to consider, to deem
To treat or judge something as being a certain way, often as an official or formal determination.
有罪(ゆうざい)()なす。
To deem guilty.
返事(へんじ)がない場合(ばあい)承諾(しょうだく)()なします。
If there is no reply, it will be regarded as consent.
規則(きそく)違反(いはん)した(もの)失格(しっかく)()なされる。
Those who violate the rules will be deemed disqualified.

CONJUGATION (godan):

  • Negative: ()なさない
  • Te-form: ()なして
  • Past: ()なした
  • Passive: ()なされる

USAGE:
The pattern is AをBと()なす (to regard A as B). Commonly used in legal, administrative, and formal contexts. Often appears in regulations and contracts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 有効(ゆうこう)()なす: to deem valid
  • 承諾(しょうだく)()なす: to regard as consent
  • 同意(どうい)()なす: to consider as agreement