書面をもって挨拶に代えさせていただきます。
I will let this letter serve as my greeting.
Japanese
もって
もって
Meaning: with; by means of; as of
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Example sentences
We will finish as of today.
事件の真相は、今もって定かではない。
The truth of the incident is still not certain even now.
彼は常に高い倫理観をもって、自らの行動を律している。
He always regulates his own actions with a high sense of ethics.
彼は可惜身命の念をもって健康管理に余念がない。
He is devoted to managing his health out of a desire to value his own life and well-being.
凡夫の穢身をもって極楽浄土を願う。
To pray for the Pure Land despite having the impure body of an ordinary person.
彼は阮籍青眼をもって、遠方から来た友人を温かく迎えた。
He welcomed his friend who came from afar with a heartful reception.
臣下は天子のご健康を祝し、誠歓誠喜の至りをもって拝謁した。
The subject celebrated the Emperor's health and was granted an audience with the utmost joy.
王は束帛加璧の礼をもって賓客を迎えた
The king welcomed his guests with the finest possible tribute.
Usage Notes
A formal particle indicating a means, a reason, or a point in time. Often written in kanji as '以て' or '以って'.
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