1課 基本の助詞
Foundational particles
接続：Place／means／raw materials で V
At, by, by. Refers to the place where the action occurs, the means, tools, language or materials.
注意 / Note：に indicates destination/existence; で indicates the place where the action takes place.
使い分け / How to choose quickly：Use when: Say where the action happens, the means, the tools
Wonder: Is there an action going on at this place?
Avoid: Don't use あります／います to say a location exists
Tip to remember: “What to make, where to make it” → で
Check again: Replacing location with "by bus" still makes sense → で
Wonder: Is there an action going on at this place?
Avoid: Don't use あります／います to say a location exists
Tip to remember: “What to make, where to make it” → で
Check again: Replacing location with "by bus" still makes sense → で
図書館で日本語を勉強します。
I study Japanese at the library.
箸でうどんを食べます。
I eat udon with chopsticks.
公園で子どもが遊んでいます。
Children are playing in the park.