This phrase marks a formal end time. It means 'as of' or 'with this'. You use it for official announcements.
Noun + をもってPrimary
This phrase marks a formal end time. It means 'as of' or 'with this'. You use it for official announcements.
これをもちまして、本日の会議を終了いたします。
With this, we will now conclude today's meeting.
当店は、先月二十日をもちまして閉店いたしました。
Our store closed down as of the 20th of last month.
この問題は、言葉だけをもって解決できるものではない。
This problem is not something that can be solved with words alone.
審査の結果は、書面をもって通知いたします。
The results of the screening will be communicated by means of a written document.
A社は、最新の技術をもってこの難局を乗り越えた。
Company A overcame this difficult situation by using the latest technology.
This phrase is like a fancy stamp. It marks a special ending time. Or it shows you used a special tool or feeling to do something. You will hear it in formal announcements.
This is different from other phrases. "〜を限りに" means stopping a habit. "〜をもって" is for ending an event one time. "〜を皮切りに" means starting something. "〜に限り" means only for a certain group.
Don't use this when you talk to friends. For example, don't say "今日をもって、ゲームを終わる" to your friend. This phrase is for formal settings. You will see it in official papers. You will hear it in news reports. It is used for public announcements. It always comes after a noun. This noun is often a time. It can also be a final item. Or it can be an idea.
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