いっしょに

issho ni
adverbBeginner together
informal

Together, simultaneously, or in the company of someone

友達といっしょに勉強する

To study with friends

家族といっしょに旅行に行く

To go on a trip with family

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Often used to indicate doing something with others, but can also mean 'at the same time' in some contexts.

Collocations

いっしょに食べるto eat togetherいっしょに遊ぶto play togetherいっしょに住むto live together

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Casual vs. Formal

'いっしょに' is more casual, while '一緒に' is more formal but both are commonly used.

Gold Rule

Accompaniment

'いっしょに' is often used to indicate doing something with someone else, not just at the same time.

📖Word Origin

From '一緒' (issho) meaning 'together' + 'に' (ni) indicating direction or accompaniment

📝Usage Notes

'いっしょに' is a casual way to say 'together'. The more formal equivalent is '一緒に' (issho ni). Both are used interchangeably in most contexts.

Word Breakdown

いっしょ
together
root
+
direction or accompaniment
particle
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