もって

expression

with; by means of; using

Formal expression used as をもって to indicate the means, method, or instrument by which something is done. Often found in formal announcements or written language.

• 書しょ面めんをもってお知しらせいたします。

  We will inform you by written notice.

• これをもって会かい議ぎを終しゅう了りょうします。

  With this, we conclude the meeting.

expression

because of; due to; on account of

Formal expression used as をもって to indicate a reason or cause. Similar to によって but more literary.

• 高こう齢れいをもって引いん退たいする。

  He retires due to old age.

expression

on (a date); at (a time); as of

Formal expression used as をもって to specify a point in time, often for deadlines, effective dates, or the end of a period.

• 本ほん日じつをもって営えい業ぎょうを終しゅう了りょういたします。

  We will close our business as of today.

• 3月がつ31日にちをもって退たい職しょくします。

  I will resign effective March 31st.

expression

emphatic particle

Adds emphasis to the preceding word, often in set phrases like 身をもって (through one's own experience) or 誠心誠意をもって (with utmost sincerity). Not freely productive.

• 身みをもって体たい験けんする。

  Experience it firsthand.

expression, conjunction

in addition; moreover; as well as

Used as でもって to add information, similar to で plus もって. Casual or colloquial when used as a conjunction.

• 彼かれは頭あたまがいい。でもって、性せい格かくもいい。

  He's smart. And what's more, he has a good personality.

expression, conjunction

therefore; and so; hence

Conjunctive use indicating a result or conclusion, often in formal or written contexts. Similar to したがって or それゆえ.

• 証しょう拠こ不ふ十じゅう分ぶん。もって、被ひ告こくは無む罪ざいとする。

  Insufficient evidence; therefore, the defendant is found not guilty.