私と一緒に
watashi to issho ni
The English phrase "with me" can be translated into Japanese as 私と一緒に (watashi to issho ni).
The phrase is used to describe doing an activity or being in a place together with the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 私と一緒に is composed of 私 (I/me), と (with) and 一緒に (together).
Which one should you use?
While 私と also means "with me", adding 一緒に (together) emphasizes the shared activity or state of being together.
How does it change in a sentence?
A male speaker might replace 私 with 僕 in casual settings to say "with me", resulting in the form 僕と一緒に.
How do you pronounce it?
watashi to issho ni
Did you know?
- The word 一緒 (issho) can also mean 'the same' in other contexts, such as saying two items are 一緒 when they are identical.
- In very formal Japanese, speakers may avoid using any first-person pronoun and instead use their own name or a title to say 'with me'.
- When inviting someone to join you, Japanese speakers often phrase the sentence as a question about the other person's availability rather than a direct statement of 'with me', to avoid sounding pushy.
Examples in context
- 私と一緒に来ない？Why don't you come with me?The sentence is useful for inviting someone to come with you using the form 私と一緒に.Tatoeba #164888 by tommy_san, translation #249619 by CM
- 私と一緒に来なさい。Come along with me.The sentence is useful for giving a command to come along with you using the form 私と一緒に.Tatoeba #164887 by KK_kaku_, translation #249620 by CK
- 私と一緒にここにいて。Stay here with me.The sentence is useful for asking someone to stay in a place with you using the form 私と一緒に.Tatoeba #3588647 by arnab, translation #2763793 by CM
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Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are talking about lunch.
- 健太 Kenta今日、私と一緒に昼ごはんを食べない？Kyou, watashi to issho ni hirugohan o tabenai?Do you want to have lunch with me today?
- 美咲 Misakiいいよ！どこに行く？Ii yo! Doko ni iku?Sure! Where shall we go?
- 健太 Kenta新しいカフェに私と一緒にいこう。Atarashii kafe ni watashi to issho ni ikou.Let's go to the new cafe with me.
- 美咲 Misaki賛成！楽しみだね。Sansei! Tanoshimi da ne.I agree! I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
