with ~, by means of ~, as of ~ (formal)

Advanced

20-30 min

common

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Explanation

Very formal expression for means, time, or reason.

[Noun] + をもって

本日をもって閉店いたします。

Honjitsu wo motte heiten itashimasu.

We will close as of today.

全力をもって取り組みます。

Zenryoku wo motte torikumimasu.

I will tackle it with all my strength.

Very formal, used in announcements and formal writing.

～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)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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