Translation guide
Describes something that goes together with or happens at the same time as something else. Japanese uses various adjectives, verbs, and set phrases depending on what is being accompanied.
I went to Osaka accompanying the company president.
To attend or accompany someone who needs assistance, such as a child, elderly person, or patient. Implies care or support.
My mother accompanied me to the hospital.
Casual and common way to say 'go together with'. Simply means going somewhere with someone.
I went to the movies with a friend.
Describing events, phenomena, or conditions that happen together or as a result.
Verb meaning 'to accompany' in the sense of being a natural consequence or side effect. Often used for risks, responsibilities, changes, etc.
This surgery comes with accompanying risks.
Means 'to be attached to' or 'to be incidental to'. Used for secondary or supplementary things that come with something main.
Literally 'to occur at the same time'. A straightforward way to describe simultaneous events.
Describing documents, items, or features that come with a main item.
Describing musical accompaniment, such as a piano part supporting a singer.
While 同行する is a direct translation for 'accompany', it sounds stiff in casual conversation. Use 一緒に行く for everyday situations.
伴う implies a stronger, often inevitable connection (risks, responsibilities). 付随する is more neutral and often used for secondary or optional additions.
This service comes with accompanying costs.
A tsunami occurred accompanying the earthquake.
Please connect using the accompanying cable.