Definition of で

で

de

Common word
particle
1.
at, in(indicates location of action; にて is the formal literary form)
2.
at, when(indicates time of action)
3.
by, with(indicates means of action)
conjunction
4.
and then, so
auxiliary
5.
and, then(only relevant for で)(indicates continuing action; alternative form of 〜て used for some verb types)
See also:て
particle
6.
let me tell you, don't you know(Kansai-ben (dialect))(only relevant for で)(at sentence-end; indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.)
See also:よ
Other readings:
にて
Example sentences(showing 1-20 of 13581 results)

I'm getting off at the next stop, please keep your seat

かんたん
簡単な
ことば
言葉
せつめい
説明
くだ
下さい
Could you put it in plain language

Speak louder, please

Can you talk louder? I didn't hear you

Explain it in plain terms, please

Louder, please

No, but I'll look it up in the dictionary

Could you speak up? I can't hear you

Let's occasionally change where we go to eat out

だいじょうぶ
大丈夫
みち
道
Believe me, this is the right way

つぎ
次の
かいごう
会合
けんとう
検討
Let's kick it around at the next meeting

おお
大きな
こえ
声
はな
話して
くだ
下さい
Please speak in a loud voice

Let there be no mistake about it

I'd be happy to help you if you're having trouble

Let's meet here again tomorrow

しごと
仕事の
あと
後
、
いっぱい
一杯
How about going out for a drink after work

Congratulations on coming first in the competition

My hotel told me to call you

てがみ
手紙
れんらく
連絡
Please contact me by letter
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