て / で
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te / de
conjunctive; so; because of [A], [B]...
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て / で
te / de
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conjunctive; so; because of [A], [B]...
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JLPT Level N4
Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences
Reading te / de
Post ID 50771
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📝 Usage Notes

conjunctive; so; because of [A], [B]...

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て / で
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern て / で mean?
Conjunctive; so; because of [A], [B]...
What JLPT level is て / で?
JLPT N4 — Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences. To pass JLPT N4 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use て / で in a sentence?
Attach て / で (te / de) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is て / で formal or casual Japanese?
て / で is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember て / で long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.