とされている (To be considered)

To be considered, To be deemed, Be regarded as, Be accepted as, To be said, To be accredited with

JLPT N4

Pattern

Plain form + とされている

How it works

とされている means “is regarded as / is deemed”. It's formal, used for official views, traditions or established facts.

Examples

この花は町のシンボルとされている。This flower is regarded as the town's symbol.
日本では 4はえんぎが悪いとされています。In Japan, the number 4 is considered unlucky.

Further reading

Bunpro N4 · Lesson 10

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