GrammarJLPT N1Noun をもって (~wo motte)

Noun をもって (~wo motte)

JLPT N1

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.

Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.