Nounで～

When to use

で: where an action happens (図書館で勉強する), or the means (バスで).

Explanation

The で grammar point is used to indicate a location, method, or tool for doing an action or for being in a situation. It can be translated as 'at, in, on', 'using', or 'by means of' in English. Nounで is formed by adding で after a noun.

• 図書館としょかんで勉強べんきょうします。

  I study at the library.

  Toshokan de benkyou shimasu.

• バスで学校がっこうに行いきます。

  I go to school by bus.

  Basu de gakkou ni ikimasu.

• 鉛筆えんぴつで書かきました。

  I wrote it using a pencil.

  Enpitsu de kakimashita.

• 英語えいごで話はなしましょう。

  Let's talk in English.

  Eigo de hanashimashou.

Place Particles (At / In / To)

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