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助詞「で」. A sentential particle that can indicate the location of an event, or a means, material, cause or necessity.

Location

銀座歌舞伎を見ました。
I watched kabuki in Ginza.

Means

パソコンお母さんと話しました。
I talked to my mother using the computer.

Material

この焼酎は芋作りました。
This shochu is made from potatoes.

Cause

火事家族の写真が無くしまいました。
The family photos were lost in a fire.

Necessity

ここにはカードはだめだけど現金買える。[?]
Cards are useless here, but you can buy it with cash.

インスタントラーメンは3分作ります。
Instant ramen takes 3 minutes to make.