Meaning & usage
The particle で follows a noun to mark the place where an action happens, or the means, tool, or method used to do it, as in イタリア語で (in Italian). It can also mark a role or capacity, like a bit part. It attaches directly after nouns.
Example sentences 8
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ほんのちょいやくで人気があるのはすごい！
It's impressive that he's popular with just a bit part!
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また後でかけ直していただけませんか？
Could you call again later, please?
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イタリア語では何て言うんですか。
How do you say that in Italian?
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あんたのせいで食欲をなくしたよ。
Thanks to you I've lost my appetite.
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学校まで１０分で歩いて行ける。
I can walk to school in 10 minutes.
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時間はいくらでも作れる。
One can always find time.
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何でもかんでもメモをしますがあとで使い物になりません。
I note down absolutely everything, but they're no good to me afterwards.
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丸一日オンラインで君を見ないなんてびっくりだよ。
It almost scared me not to see you online for a whole day.