with, by means of, as of (date)

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25-30 min

common

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Explanation

Formal expression with multiple meanings depending on context.

[Noun] + をもって

本日をもって、退職いたします。

Honjitsu wo motte, taishoku itashimasu.

As of today, I will resign.

全力をもって取り組む。

Zenryoku wo motte torikumu.

I will tackle it with all my strength.

Very formal, common in official announcements.

～をおいて

other than, except for, besides

～をもってすれば

with, by using, if one uses

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

Memorize common phrases.

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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