What it means
をもって attaches to a noun and indicates a formal means, basis, or defining action, often with the sense of “by means of,” “with,” or “as of.” In official announcements, it commonly marks the point at which a status changes or an activity ends. It can also indicate that a particular action or instrument is used to accomplish something. The expression is more formal and written than ordinary means-marking constructions, and its interpretation depends strongly on the noun that precedes it.
Usage note
をもって is formal and is especially common in official notices, formal statements, and set expressions such as 本日をもって. It should not be treated as a general formal replacement for the ordinary object particle を; when marking an ordinary object, を is normally required.
How to use it
本日をもって、申請の受付を終了します。
As of today, acceptance of applications will end.
本日をもって、申請の受付を終了する。
As of today, acceptance of applications will end.
Example sentences
本日をもって、図書館の改修工事に伴う休館期間を終了いたします。
As of today, we will end the library closure period accompanying the renovation work.
新制度の施行をもって、旧制度は廃止されます。
With the enforcement of the new system, the old system will be abolished.
この証明書をもって、本人確認に代えるものとします。
This certificate shall serve in place of identity verification.