で

Readings

Kana: で、にて

Romaji: de, nite

Definitions

prt

1

indicates location of action; at; in

Note: にて is the formal literary form

2

indicates time of action

3

indicates means of action; cause of effect; by

conj

4

and then; so

aux

5

indicates continuing action

Note: alternate form of 〜て used for some verb types

See also: て

prt

6

indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.

(Kansai-ben)

Note: at sentence-end

See also: よ

Example Sentences

色盲(しきもう)です。

➥I'm color-blind.

電話(でんわ)です。

➥You are wanted on the phone.

満足(まんぞく)です。

➥That hit the spot.

満席(まんせき)です。

➥All the seats are booked.

暇(ひま)ですよ。

➥I'm free.

私(わたし)ですが。

➥Speaking.