How to Say ‘At; in (place of action)’ in Japanese
で
de
[deh]
💬 Usage Tip: Particle meaning “in/with (a state or manner).” Pattern: [名詞 + で + 動詞]. Example: [笑顔で話します] = “I speak with a smile.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: This [〜で] pattern is great for interviews because it quickly shows “how” you work: [安全第一で介助します] = “I assist with safety first.”
Phrase Breakdown
で
de
[deh]
in/with (particle); by means of; as (state)
Particle that can show a state or manner (e.g., "with a smile"). In interviews, it's often used to describe how you act while working.
笑顔であいさつします。
I greet people with a smile.
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