Hilary Metcalf
what does this sentence mean? もう少しで電車が発車 します。 Does this say that the train leaves in a little while? If so, I don't understand why particle で is used?
Apr 21, 2015 12:04 AM
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Yes, it mean "the train leaves / will leave in a while". We use で for "in" of "in + quantity of time", for example: We will arrive at your home in an hour. = 一時間であなたの家につきます。 It's like "(We have) an hour to arrive at your home" though it would sound weird in English. I have to finish my work in 10 minutes. = 10分で仕事を終えなければなりません。 You can also use this で for money. You can buy this and this in 5 dollars. = 5ドルでこれとこれが買えます。 I hope you got it.
April 21, 2015
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