How to Say ‘Together’ in Japanese
一緒に
issho ni
[ees-shoh nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [一緒に] is an adverbial phrase: [一緒に行こう] (“Let’s go together”), [一緒にいたい]. It’s friendly and low-pressure.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Inviting with [一緒に〜] often sounds gentler than commanding or overly direct invitations.
Phrase Breakdown
一緒
issho
[ees-shoh]
together
Core word “together,” used with に to mean “together (doing something).”
次は一緒に映画を見よう。
Next time, let’s watch a movie together.
に
ni
[nee]
to; at; in (particle)
Forms the adverbial phrase 一緒に (“together”).
一緒にいてくれてありがとう。
Thank you for being with me.
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