location of action, means/method

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates where an action takes place or the means by which something is done.

[Place/Tool] + で + [Action]

図書館で勉強します。

Toshokan de benkyou shimasu.

I study at the library.

電車で行きます。

Densha de ikimasu.

I go by train.

Use で for action location, に for existence location.

に (ni)

direction, time, indirect object marker

です/だ

to be (copula)

は (wa)

topic marker

が (ga)

subject marker

を (wo)

direct object marker

Describe where you do activities AND how you get there: "電車で会社に行きます。会社で働きます" (I go to company by train. I work at the company).

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Last updated: Jan 15

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