How can I talk about a tool that I use for doing something in Japanese? | Shinji-Sensei's Easy Simple Japanese Learnig

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Using a tool

When you want to add information about a tool that is used for an action,

Tool + で (de)

is typically used.

For example,

わたしはiPhoneで写真を撮ります。

watashi wa aihon de shashin wo tori masu.

I take pictures with my iPhone.

お金で愛を買います。

okane de ai wo kai masu.

I buy love with money.

If you want to ask about a tool being used for an action,

何で

nan de

with what

is typically used.

For example,

何でヨーグルトを食べますか。

nan de yooguruto wo tabe masu ka.

What do you eat yogurt with?

スプーンで食べます。

supuun de tabe masu.

I eat it with a spoon.