How to say "As" in Japanese

When translating "as" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 〜として and 思惑通り. In Japanese, 〜として (〜として (〜 to shite)) is typically associated with "as, in the capacity of" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to indicate the role, capacity, qualification, or position someone or something holds. Can also indicate a standard or criterion.. On the other hand, 思惑通り (おもわくどおり (omowakudoori)) maps to "as expected, according to one's expectations/calculations" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Used when things proceed exactly as one had planned or hoped.. A literal translation of "as" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!