Translation guide
How to express agreeing to a plan, accompanying someone, or going along with an idea in Japanese.
The speaker accepts or agrees to a proposed plan, idea, or course of action.
Means 'to agree' or 'to approve'. Used when you support an idea or plan.
I go along with that plan.
The speaker physically goes with someone to a place or event.
The most natural way to say 'go along with' in the sense of accompanying someone.
The speaker outwardly agrees or complies without genuine conviction, often to avoid conflict.
Literally 'match the story'. Means to play along with what someone says to keep the conversation smooth.
Do not translate 'go along with' literally as 沿って行く (sotte iku). That means 'go along (a road, river, etc.)' and does not convey the idiomatic meanings.
Means 'to consent' or 'to agree'. Slightly more formal than 賛成する.
I went along with his proposal.
Literally 'to get on', but idiomatically means 'to go along with' a plan or invitation. Casual.
I'm in! (I'll go along with that idea!)
Means 'to match' or 'to conform'. Used when you go along with others to maintain harmony.
I went along with the group and agreed.
Will you go along with me shopping?
Means 'to accompany' or 'to keep company'. Implies going along out of social obligation or friendship.
Thanks for going along with me to the hospital.
Formal term for 'accompany'. Used in business or official contexts.
I will go along with the department head to Osaka.
I went along with his boasting.
Means 'to go along with someone's mood or tune'. Similar to 話を合わせる but broader.
I went along with my boss to stay in his good graces.
Means 'to sympathize' or 'to align oneself with'. Can imply going along with a group opinion.
He went along with the majority opinion.