How to use Japanese particle で
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How to use particle で:
Describe where the action took place:
本屋で本を買いました
honyade honwo kaimashita
I bought a book at a bookstore.
Express the scope when you want to say the highest level (the most beautiful, the nicest, the largest, the richest):
この村では彼は一番金持ちです
konomuradeha kareha ichiban kanemochidesu
He is the richest man in this village.
このクラスでは彼女は一番頭がいいです
kono kurasudeha kanojoha ichiban atamaga iidesu
She is the smartest in this class.
Describe mean and method used
車できました
kurumade kimashita
I went by car.
Describe the range of time
この宿題は一時間で終わります。
kono shukudaiha ichijikande owarimasu
This homework finishes in one hour.
Describe the cause, the reason:
雨で出掛かれなかった
amede dekakerarenakatta
Because of the rain, I couldn’t go out
Express the subject of action:
二人でやりましょう
futaride yarimashou
Let’s do it with two people
Describe materials used:
この車はプラスチックで作られた。
kono kurumaha purasuchikkude tsukurareta
This car was made of plastic.
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