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友達と一緒に
tomodachi to issho ni
with friends
友達と一緒に映画を見ました。
I watched a movie with friends.
informal
Together with friends; in the company of friends.
休みの日は友達と一緒に過ごすのが好きです。
I like spending my days off with friends.
友達と一緒に旅行に行きたいです。
I want to go on a trip with friends.
Commonly used in casual conversation to indicate shared activities with friends. Can be shortened to 「友達と」 in informal contexts.
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Pro Tip
Shortening the phrase
In casual speech, you can omit 「一緒に」 and just say 「友達と」 to mean 'with friends.' Example: 「友達と行きました」 (I went with friends).
Gold Rule
Using the correct particle
Always use the particle 「と」 after 「友達」 to indicate the accompanying person(s). Omitting it would change the meaning significantly (e.g., 「友達」 alone means 'a friend' or 'friends' as a subject).
Word Origin
「友達」 (tomodachi) means 'friend' and 「一緒に」 (issho ni) means 'together.' The phrase combines these two elements to express the idea of doing something in the company of friends.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in informal contexts. It can be used in both spoken and written Japanese, though in writing it may appear in hiragana as 「ともだちといっしょに」 for emphasis or clarity. The particle 「と」 is essential as it indicates the accompanying person(s).
Word Breakdown
友達
friend
nounと
with (particle indicating accompaniment)
particle一緒に
together
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