Meaning & usage
で after a noun is the te-form of the copula です or だ. It joins two clauses where the first identifies something, with a meaning like and or so. Attach it directly to a noun, as in 学生で or 休みで, replacing です or だ in the middle of a sentence. It is neutral in style and common when the second clause gives more detail or a natural result.
Example sentences 7
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今日は６月１８日で、ムーリエルの誕生日です！
Today is June 18th and it is Muiriel's birthday!
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わたしは学生で、毎日学校へ行きます。
I am a student and go to school every day.
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ここは学校で、とても大きいです。
This is a school, and it is very big.
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あれはこうえんで、子どもが多いです。
That is a park, and there are many children there.
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母は先生で、学校ではたらきます。
My mother is a teacher and works at a school.
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きのうは休みで、家にいました。
Yesterday was a day off, so I was at home.
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かれは日本人で、英語が上手です。
He is Japanese and speaks English well.
In past JLPT papers
This came up in 17 past exam questions.
And 12 more tests.
