Explanation
Indicate a place or means for an action or situation; 'at, in, on', 'using', or 'by means of'.
Formation
Noun + で
Detailed explanation
The で grammar point is used to indicate a location, method, or tool for doing an action or for being in a situation. It can be translated as 'at, in, on', 'using', or 'by means of' in English. Nounで is formed by adding で after a noun.
Examples
図書館で勉強します。
Toshokan de benkyou shimasu.
I study at the library.
バスで学校に行きます。
Basu de gakkou ni ikimasu.
I go to school by bus.
鉛筆で書きました。
Enpitsu de kakimashita.
I wrote it using a pencil.
英語で話しましょう。
Eigo de hanashimashou.
Let's talk in English.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.