What does it mean word for word?
The particle と functions as "with" when used to indicate the person you are performing an action alongside. The addition of 一緒に emphasizes the shared experience or being together as a unit.
Which one should you use?
Using the full phrase あなたと一緒に emphasizes the shared experience or being together as a unit, whereas using only the particle と focuses more on the accompaniment itself.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While あなたと一緒に is a formal or neutral way to say "with you," the word anata can sometimes sound distant or overly formal in many social contexts. In natural conversation, Japanese speakers often replace anata with the person's name. There are other ways to address "you": Kimi to is a casual and friendly way used among friends and peers, while Omae to is a casual expression used to address someone in a less respectful way.
How do you pronounce it?
anata to issho ni
Did you know?
- The word 一緒に is composed of characters meaning 'one' 一 and 'together' 緒, literally describing the act of tying two things into one string.
- In Japanese, the concept of being 'together' 一緒に can be used to describe people who are not physically in the same place, as long as they are doing the same activity simultaneously.
- If you are speaking to a superior or a teacher, saying anata to issho ni might be perceived as rude or confrontational. For these people, you should omit the word 'you' entirely and use their title instead.
Examples in context
- あなたと一緒に行きたいな。I want to go with you.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to go with someone.Tatoeba #233854 by small_snow, translation #28972 by CK
- 永遠にあなたと一緒にいます。I'll be with you forever.This sentence is useful for expressing a commitment to be with someone forever.Tatoeba #189279 by KK_kaku_, translation #26426 by CM
- あなたと一緒に過ごすのが好き。I like spending time with you.This sentence is useful for expressing enjoyment of spending time with someone.Tatoeba #8597086 by small_snow, translation #3634776 by Hybrid
- Watashi wa anata to issho ni ikimasu. (私はあなたと一緒に行きます。)I will go with you.
- Omae to ikou. (お前と行こう。)Let's go with you.
- Anata to asobi ni iku. (あなたと遊びに行く。)I'm going to play with you.
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are planning a weekend trip.
- 美咲 Misaki今度の休み、どこかに行かない？Kondo no yasumi, dokoka ni ikanai?Do you want to go somewhere this coming holiday?
- 陽太 Yotaいいね。どこがいいかな。Ii ne. Doko ga ii kana.Sounds good. I wonder where we should go.
- 美咲 Misakiあなたと一緒に旅行したいと思っていたの。Anata to issho ni ryokou shitai to omotte ita no.I've been thinking that I want to travel with you.
- 陽太 Yota嬉しいよ。計画を立てよう！Ureshii yo. Keikaku o tateyou!I'm happy to hear that. Let's make a plan!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
