〜をもって
by means of / with ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜をもって” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜をもって」 means "by means of / with ~". Structure: Noun + をもって. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1本日をもって採決を終了します。
ほんじつ を もって さいけつ を しゅうりょう します。
honjitsu o motte saiketsu o shuuryou shimasu.
As of today, we conclude the vote.
Shopping & services
Example 2本日をもって買収を終了します。
ほんじつ を もって ばいしゅう を しゅうりょう します。
honjitsu o motte baishuu o shuuryou shimasu.
As of today, we conclude the acquisition.
Everyday life
Example 3本日をもって志願を終了します。
ほんじつ を もって しがん を しゅうりょう します。
honjitsu o motte shigan o shuuryou shimasu.
As of today, we conclude the volunteering.
Everyday life
Example 4本日をもって転載を終了します。
ほんじつ を もって てんさい を しゅうりょう します。
honjitsu o motte tensai o shuuryou shimasu.
As of today, we conclude the reprinting.
Everyday life
Example 5本日をもって滞納を終了します。
ほんじつ を もって たいのう を しゅうりょう します。
honjitsu o motte tainou o shuuryou shimasu.
As of today, we conclude the payment arrears.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
As of today, we conclude the vote.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜をもって.
Remember tomorrow
Save this pattern as a flashcard
Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.