〜で (place)
place of action
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜で (place)” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜で (place)」 means "place of action". Structure: Place + で + Verb. This is a JLPT N5 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
At work
Example 1会社で勉強します。
かいしゃでべんきょうします。
kaishadebenkyoushimasu.
I study at the company.
At school
Example 2銀行で勉強します。
ぎんこうでべんきょうします。
ginkoudebenkyoushimasu.
I study at the bank.
At school
Example 3公園で勉強します。
こうえんでべんきょうします。
kouendebenkyoushimasu.
I study at the park.
At school
Example 4町で勉強します。
まちでべんきょうします。
machidebenkyoushimasu.
I study at the town.
At school
Example 5レストランで勉強します。
れすとらんでべんきょうします。
resutorandebenkyoushimasu.
I study at the restaurant.
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
I study at the company.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜で (place).
Remember tomorrow
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