N5particlebasic

で (de) - Means/Method

[Means] + で

Quick answer

[Means] + で means "By means of, with". It is a N5 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

By means of, with

Explanation

で indicates the method or tool used to do something.

Examples

バスで行きます。
ばすでいきます。
I go by bus.
日本語で話します。
にほんごではなします。
I speak in Japanese.

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[Means] + で

Which sentence correctly uses "で (de) - Means/Method"?