# 以

> 以: by means of, because, in view of, compared with

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- **On'yomi readings**: イ
- **Kun'yomi readings**: もっ.て
- **Meanings**: by means of, because, in view of, compared with

## Notes

This kanji originated from a character depicting a person with a tool, symbolizing the idea of using something. It is frequently used in compound words indicating limits, such as ijō (more than) or ika (less than). It is a JLPT N3 level character commonly used in formal writing and logical constructions.