Explanation
Used to indicate means, methods, or time; 'with', 'by means of', 'at'.
Formation
Noun + をもって
Detailed explanation
The をもって grammar is used to express a means or method to achieve something, or to indicate a point in time. It can be translated as 'with' or 'by means of' when indicating means, and 'at' when indicating a point in time.
Examples
彼は誠実さをもって人々に信頼されています。
Kare wa seijitsusa wo motte hitobito ni shinrai sarete imasu.
He is trusted by people with his honesty.
この賞をもって、彼女の努力が認められました。
Kono shou wo motte, kanojo no doryoku ga mitomeraremashita.
With this award, her efforts were recognized.
彼は強い決意をもって問題に取り組んだ。
Kare wa tsuyoi ketsui wo motte mondai ni torikunda.
He tackled the problem with strong determination.
3月をもって、この店は閉店します。
Sangatsu wo motte, kono mise wa heiten shimasu.
This store will close at the end of March.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.