N12320/3019

もっ

irregular okuriganausually written using kana aloneexpressionconjunction

Reading

Meanings

  • with, by, by means of
  • because of, on account of, for, due to
  • on (a day, date), at (a time), as of (e.g. today)
  • adds emphasis to preceding word
  • in addition (to being), moreover, as well as, and
  • therefore, and so, hence

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Example sentences

かれ努力どりょくをもって困難こんなんえた。

He overcame his difficulties by means of hard work.

本日ほんじつもって退職たいしょくすることになりました。

I have decided to retire as of today.

誠意せいいもって交渉こうしょうのぞむべきだ。

One should approach negotiations with sincerity.

この法律ほうりつ来月らいげつ一日ついたちもって施行しこうされる。

This law will come into effect as of the first day of next month.

彼女かのじょ冷静れいせいさをもってして、その危機ききったのである。

It was by means of her composure that she managed to get through that crisis.