Impossible is Impossible Discussion

Thanks so much!

melon
Posted 8 years ago

Hello melonさん

"では" can mean many things depending on the contexts it is used, but for this sentence in particular, "では" means "by". Because "では" comes after a noun/object, it usually means "by." BUT, when "では" comes after nouns/places, it then usually means at/in/on/etc. For example, "学校'では'くつをぬぐ" is "I take off my shoes 'at' school"

I hope this helps you understand better!

Don't hesitate to ask me anything!

koki.agata
Posted 8 years ago

Hello, In this sentence 'このさか（坂）は、とても自てん車ではのぼれません。'

Is では like an emphasised meaning of  'in'?

melon
Posted 8 years ago