How to Say ‘Together’ in Japanese
いっしょに
issho ni
[ees-shoh nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [いっしょに] means “together,” often used to invite someone: [いっしょに〜しよう]. The long “っしょ” is a little tongue twist—say it smoothly (ees-sho-nee).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Doing things “together” is a common way to build closeness in Japan—especially in club scenes (music clubs or school clubs), it signals friendliness without being overly direct.
Phrase Breakdown
いっしょ
issho
[ees-shoh]
together
Means “together.” Often paired with に to form いっしょに (“together,” “along with”).
いっしょに新しい曲を聞こう。
Let’s listen to a new song together.
に
ni
[nee]
(particle) to; at; in; on; by; together with
A particle that marks direction/time/place, and with いっしょ forms いっしょに (“together”).
部室にいっしょに行こう。
Let’s go to the club room together.
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