connective N3 common politewritten
ことで — by ~ing
ことで
Builds on こと
Meaning
- by ~ing / through ~ — names the action or fact that serves as the means to a result
Key sentence
毎日練習することで、上達した。
By practising every day, I improved.
Formation
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Verb (plain) + ことで | Vる ／ Vた + ことで | 話し合うことで (by talking it out) |
Examples
役割を分けることで、効率が上がった。
By dividing up the roles, efficiency went up.
早めに予約することで、安く泊まれる。
By booking early, you can stay cheaply.
Easily confused with
Notes
- Don't confuse with 〜のことで ('regarding ~': この件のことで相談がある = 'I'd like to consult you about this matter'), or the wrap-up connective ということで ('so / on that note').
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