で (de)

Meaning & usage

A particle (apparently derived from the て form of です) that indicates a weak causal relationship.

Example sentences 5

1. 大雨で橋が壊れた。

   Heavy rain destroyed the bridge.

2. 山口さんは病気で学校を休んだ・休みました。

   Because Mr. Yamaguchi was ill, he didn't come to school.

3. 明日は期末試験で大変です。

   I'm having an awful time because of tomorrow's final exam.

4. 昨日は夜、仕事でとても疲れた。

   Because of my work I got very tired last night.

5. 父は交通事故で入院しました。

   My father was hospitalised due to a traffic accident.