Translation guide
How to express the idea of going with someone, doing something together, or being accompanied by something in Japanese. The best choice depends on whether you are talking about people, things, or abstract qualities.
I went with a friend.
It comes with a salad.
Expressing that you go somewhere together with another person.
The most common and natural way to say 'together with' someone. Use after a person's name or pronoun.
I went to see a movie with a friend.
I went shopping with my girlfriend.
A shorter, more casual way to say 'with' someone. Often used in spoken Japanese.
I went to the park with my older brother yesterday.
Used when you take or bring someone along, often implying you are leading or responsible for them. Common with children, pets, or subordinates.
I'm going on a trip with my child (taking my child along).
Expressing that you perform an action jointly with another person.
Works for any shared activity, not just movement.
Expressing that something comes with or is accompanied by something else, like a side dish, a feature, or a condition.
Attached to nouns to mean 'with ~ included' or '~ comes with'. Very common for meals, services, and features.
Referring to instrumental backing for a singer or performer.
The standard word for musical accompaniment.
I did homework with him.
The shorter version is also fine for activities.
I played tennis with a friend.
When the other person is clear from context, you can just say 'together'.
Would you like to eat together?
This hotel comes with breakfast.
The price includes shipping. (Note: 込み is similar but means 'included')
Verb phrase meaning 'to come with', 'to be attached', or 'to be accompanied by'. Used for features, conditions, or physical attachments.
This software comes with a warranty.
Conditions are attached.
Formal/literary expression meaning 'along with' or 'accompanied by'. Used for abstract things or simultaneous events.
With age comes experience.
Sing with piano accompaniment.
I had a discussion together with him.
一緒に is only for people (or sometimes animals). For objects or abstract things, use 付き, が付く, or other patterns.
Intended: coffee with cake (as a set). Better: コーヒーにケーキが付く or ケーキ付きコーヒー.