de
JLPT N5particleVocabularyLevel 3 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

で (で (de)) means "at". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

at

Also : in · by · with · using

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Example Sentences

図書館で本を読みます。

としょかんでほんをよみます。

I read books at the library.

箸で寿司を食べます。

はしですしをたべます。

I eat sushi with chopsticks.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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