Expression
Usually written in kana
1. with; by; by means of
usu. as をもって
人々は拍手をもって彼を迎えた。People welcomed him with applause.
2. because of; on account of; for; due to
usu. as をもって
3. on (a day, date); at (a time); as of (e.g. today)
usu. as をもって
午後五時をもって受付を終了します。Reception closes at 5 p.m.
4. adds emphasis to preceding word
事態はいよいよもって深刻だ。The situation is now truly serious.
Conjunction
Expression
Usually written in kana
5. in addition (to being); moreover; as well as; and
as でもって
6. therefore; and so; hence