BackGrammar JLPT Level N4 - Lesson 18
Structure of ～て (Means and Manner):
Verb［て］+ Phrase
Noun + で + Phrase
Details about ～て (Means and Manner):
The conjunction particle て, or the case marking particle で are often used to highlight when something is being 'used'. The thing being used does not necessarily need to indicate a tool, but can also indicate a circumstance/situation. In these cases, '(A) で (B)' translates as 'with/by means of (A), (B)'.
- 寝坊をしたので慌てて準備をした。Since I overslept, I got ready in a flurry.
- 毎日泳いでトレーニングをしています。I train by swimming every day.
- 父は車で仕事に行く。My father goes to work by car.
- 私はハサミで野菜を切ります。I cut my vegetables using scissors.
～て (Means and Manner)
Usage Notes for ～て (Means and Manner):
Synonyms for ～て (Means and Manner):
で
With, By (using)
Example of ～て (Means and Manner)
フライパンを使って、料理をします。
I am making a meal with a frying pan.
洗っていない手で目や鼻などを触ってはいけません。
You must not touch your eyes and nose with unwashed hands.
現代人は絵文字を使ってＳＮＳやメールなどで感情を表すことができる。
Modern people can express emotions via social networking, mail, etc. by using emoji.
けいまくんは自転車に乗って学校に行っています。
Keima goes to school by bike.
お祖母さん：「はるこちゃん、どうやってスマホで写真をとるの？」
孫、はるこ：「こうやって。(撮り方を示す）」
Grandmother: 'Haruko, how do I take photos with my smartphone?'
Granddaughter, Haruko: 'Like this.' (Showing how to take photos)
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