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[もっ(以)·て]
motte
expression, conjunction

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English Meaning(s) for 以て

expression
  1. with; by; by means of (usu. as をもって)
  2. because of; on account of; for; due to (usu. as をもって)
  3. on (a day, date); at (a time); as of (e.g. today) (usu. as をもって)
  4. adds emphasis to preceding word
expression, conjunction
  1. in addition (to being); moreover; as well as; and (as でもって)
  2. therefore; and so; hence
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Meanings for each kanji in 以て

» by means of; because; in view of; compared with

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Sample Sentences for 以て

"The castle is open from today until the 30th of March. If you don't find the key before then, that day it ends and then the key will disappear and you won't be able to come here anymore."
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I propose that we should have another meeting.
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The speech was greeted by loud cheers.
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Together, the developers may amend this constitution, provided they agree with a 3:1 majority.
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If peace cannot be maintained with honor, it is no longer peace.
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