At A; in A
Shows the location A that an action/event takes place.
- At A; in A Shows the location A that an action/event takes place.
- For A; in A (shows a length or amount of time)
- Do B by using the object A; Do B by means of A
- Shows the material A that something is made of/composed of
- Because of A; Due to A
- Used after nouns/な-adjectives to link a list of adjectives and/or nouns

今日は店でVRの体験ができた!
I got to try VR at the store today!
26点
日本の温泉で混浴をするのが私の夢です。
My dream is to mingle at a mixed-gender Japanese onsen.
18点
パリで彼女とキスをしました。
I kissed my girlfriend in Paris.
22点
夏休みの時、コンビニで働きました。
During summer vacation, I worked at a convenience store.
13点
近所のスーパーで懐かしい友達に会いました。
I met a dear friend of mine at a supermarket nearby.
8点
東京の渋谷でスカウトされました。
I was scouted in Shibuya, Tokyo.
5点
ここで、一発ギャグをしたいと思います!
I'd like to do a joke now (here)!
3点
あそこで私達はおしゃべりに夢中になっていました。
We became engrossed in our conversation over there.
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レストランで食べる (eat at a restaurant)
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mysticfive
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Level: 1265
(13 years ago)
In this grammar pattern with places, in contrast with using に (where the verb is usually only passive or showing existence), when using で there needs to be an action taking place. For example レストランにいます (I am at the restaurant) vs レストランで食べています (I am eating at the restaurant).


For A; in A (shows a length or amount of time)
- At A; in A Shows the location A that an action/event takes place.
- For A; in A (shows a length or amount of time)
- Do B by using the object A; Do B by means of A
- Shows the material A that something is made of/composed of
- Because of A; Due to A
- Used after nouns/な-adjectives to link a list of adjectives and/or nouns
12点
この本を三日で読んで下さい。
Please read this book in three days.
7点
1か月で100冊以上本を読む人もいます。
There are people who read over a hundred books a month.
8点
この宿題は後一時間で終える予定です。
I plan on finishing this homework in an hour.
5点
ほたるは地上に出て数日で死んでしまいます。
Fireflies emerge into the open and die after a few days.
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まさむね123
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Level: 1
(4 years ago)
This usage can be linked to につき (2). The particle で can be replaced by につき, if the relation between the basic amount and the associated amount is fixed. につき is more formal than で
この翻訳は一ページで二千円お払いします。
We will pay 2.000 yen per page for this translation.
この翻訳は一ページで二千円お払いします。
We will pay 2.000 yen per page for this translation.


IJamLegend
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Level: 1
(8 years ago)
When used with time, it has the nuance of "over the course of (and no longer)"
e.g. 二年間で日本語を習った。It took (me) 2 years to learn Japanese.
e.g. 二年間で日本語を習った。It took (me) 2 years to learn Japanese.


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(11 years ago)
In general, で indicates scope when it follows quantity words. In addition to the 'length of time' usage, it is also often used to indicate how much something costs:
500円で買える本 ----- books that can be bought for 500 yen
If で follows other counter words, it identifies that number of objects or people as the amount included:
四人で海に行った ---- went to the beach as a group of four people
五冊で2500円 ---- five books for 2500 yen
500円で買える本 ----- books that can be bought for 500 yen
If で follows other counter words, it identifies that number of objects or people as the amount included:
四人で海に行った ---- went to the beach as a group of four people
五冊で2500円 ---- five books for 2500 yen


マイコー
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Level: 207
(13 years ago)
When using a length of time, that's the duration of the action, not "after (period of time), the action will occur".
(incorrect) 五ヶ月でアメリカに行きます > I will go to America in 5 months.
(ok!) 五ヶ月でアメリカにいました. > I was in America for 5 months.
(incorrect) 一時間で出かけます > I will leave in an hour.
(correct) 一時間後(ご)でかけます> I will leave after an hour.
(incorrect) 五ヶ月でアメリカに行きます > I will go to America in 5 months.
(ok!) 五ヶ月でアメリカにいました. > I was in America for 5 months.
(incorrect) 一時間で出かけます > I will leave in an hour.
(correct) 一時間後(ご)でかけます> I will leave after an hour.

Do B by using the object A; Do B by means of A
- At A; in A Shows the location A that an action/event takes place.
- For A; in A (shows a length or amount of time)
- Do B by using the object A; Do B by means of A
- Shows the material A that something is made of/composed of
- Because of A; Due to A
- Used after nouns/な-adjectives to link a list of adjectives and/or nouns

自転車で買い物に行った。
I went shopping by bike.
27点
箸で刺身を食べました。
I ate sashimi with chopsticks.
13点
昨日、私は家のテレビで映画を見ました。
Yesterday、I saw a movie on TV at my house.
19点
日本の友達と日本語で話したいです。
I want to talk to my Japanese friends using the Japanese language.
6点
今日は車で送ってもらいました。
I had (them) take me by car today.
14点
京都まで車で行こうと思います。
I think i will go to Kyoto by car.
7点
彼女とは日本語で会話します。
I talk to her in Japanese.
9点
あなたのことは父の話で聞いていました。
I heard about you from talking with my father.
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Shows the material A that something is made of/composed of
- At A; in A Shows the location A that an action/event takes place.
- For A; in A (shows a length or amount of time)
- Do B by using the object A; Do B by means of A
- Shows the material A that something is made of/composed of
- Because of A; Due to A
- Used after nouns/な-adjectives to link a list of adjectives and/or nouns

これは藁で作られています。
This is made with straw.
4点
山の湧き水でコーヒーを淹れた。
I made coffee with mountain spring water.
3点
あのお寺は全て木でできています。
That temple is made completely of wood.
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alekth
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Level: 20
(12 years ago)
で is used when the material something is made of is obvious. When the materials are not obvious, から is used instead.
When the statement is about something specific, the verb form できている is used, whereas for generic statements できる is used.
E.g.
その箱は木でできている。 This box is made of wood.
剣は鋼でできる。 Swords are made of steel.
紙は木からできる。 Paper is made from wood.
このワインはカシスからできている。 This wine is made from black currant.
When the statement is about something specific, the verb form できている is used, whereas for generic statements できる is used.
E.g.
その箱は木でできている。 This box is made of wood.
剣は鋼でできる。 Swords are made of steel.
紙は木からできる。 Paper is made from wood.
このワインはカシスからできている。 This wine is made from black currant.

Because of A; Due to A
- At A; in A Shows the location A that an action/event takes place.
- For A; in A (shows a length or amount of time)
- Do B by using the object A; Do B by means of A
- Shows the material A that something is made of/composed of
- Because of A; Due to A
- Used after nouns/な-adjectives to link a list of adjectives and/or nouns
5点
すみません、雪で電車が遅れました。
Sorry, the train was late because of the snow.
6点
今日は夏祭りで花火が上がるんだ。
Today, fireworks will be set off because of the summer festival.
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不潔で (because (it's) unhygenic)
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忙しくて (because (I'm) busy)
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- At A; in A Shows the location A that an action/event takes place.
- For A; in A (shows a length or amount of time)
- Do B by using the object A; Do B by means of A
- Shows the material A that something is made of/composed of
- Because of A; Due to A
- Used after nouns/な-adjectives to link a list of adjectives and/or nouns
7点
彼は健康で丈夫だ。
He is strong and healthy.
4点
山田さんは親切で美人だ。
Ms. Yamada is a kind and beautiful person.
6点
街の外れにある教会は壮大で素晴らしい。
The church in the outskirts of town is grand and wonderful.
8点
パレードが始まると街は賑やかで華やかになる!
When the parade starts the streets become lively and spectacular!
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