～で JLPT N4

Formation

Noun + ～で

Explanation

The ～で grammar point is used to indicate the means or method used to perform an action, or to specify the place where an action took place. It is typically used with verbs and comes after a noun.

Example sentences

• 私は自転車で学校に行きます。

  I go to school by bicycle.

  Watashi wa jitensha de gakkou ni ikimasu.

• 彼は日本語で手紙を書いた。

  He wrote a letter in Japanese.

  Kare wa nihongo de tegami wo kaita.

• 鉛筆で絵を描きました。

  I drew a picture with a pencil.

  Enpitsu de e wo kakimashita.

• レストランで昼食を食べました。

  I had lunch at a restaurant.

  Resutoran de chuushoku wo tabemashita.