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Japanese Particle で (de)

The particle is used for: Tool / Means / Method (JLPT N5). The particle 'で' (de) indicates the instrument, tool, language, or means used to carry out an action.

Context Example

お箸[で]お寿司を食べます。
Ohashi de osushi o tabemasu.
I eat sushi with chopsticks. (Role: Tool / Means)
Which particle matches the function "Tool / Means / Method" (e.g. inside "お箸[ ]お寿司を食べます。")?
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