[JLPT grammar] I am struggle で and に, I always confused two of them.

Today I am going to share the Q&A quoted from my JLPT N4 course!

 

[Question]

Sensei,
キャンプで、水を持っていきます。or キャンプに、水を持っていきます。
Which is correct?
I am struggle [で] and [に], I always confused two of them.

*水 みず water
持っていく もっていく bring

 

 

[My Reply]

キャンプに水を持っていきます is the correct sentence.

The particle に indicates purpose. When に is used as a “purpose” marker, it can be replaced with ために, which means “in order to”, “so that”, or “for”.

キャンプのために水を持っていきます。
I will bring water for camping.
＝The same meaning as キャンプに水を持っていきます。

Saying キャンプで水を持っていきます implies “I will bring water somewhere while camping,” which doesn’t make sense.

 

This confusion arises because で marks the location where an action occurs, contrasting with に‘s indication of direction or purpose.

 

I hope my answer helps you.😊

 

 

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