Noun にて

When to use

Formal, literary "at/in/by" - ceremonies, formal writing, old-fashioned register.

Explanation

The にて grammar point is used to indicate the location, means, or method of an action. It can be translated as 'at', 'in', 'by', or 'with' in English. It functions similarly to the particle で, but にて is more formal and often used in written language, formal speaking, and announcements.

• 駅前えきまえ広場ひろばにてイベントが開催かいさいされます。

  An event will be held at the station square.

  Ekimae hiroba nite ibento ga kaisai saremasu.

• ホテルにて会議かいぎが行おこなわれます。

  The meeting will take place at the hotel.

  Hoteru nite kaigi ga okonawaremasu.

• 郵便局ゆうびんきょくにて荷物にもつを受うけ取とりました。

  I received the package at the post office.

  Yubinkyoku nite nimotsu wo uketorimashita.

• インターネットにて調しらべたら、答こたえが見みつかりました。

  I searched online and found the answer.

  Intaanetto nite shirabetara, kotae ga mitsukarimashita.

Formal Location (At / In, Official Register)

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