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〜で(場所)

JLPT N5 Particles

at / in (place where an action happens)

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De marks the place where an action takes place. Compare it with ni, which marks where something exists; de is used with action verbs like taberu, benkyou suru, and au. The place comes before de.

Examples

  • ます

    Toshokan de benkyou shimasu.

    I study at the library.

  • まし

    Resutoran de hirugohan o tabemashita.

    I ate lunch at a restaurant.

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