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いっしょ
issho
together
私といっしょに来てください。
Please come with me.
informal
in the same place or time; together
子供といっしょに公園に行きました。
I went to the park with my child.
彼といっしょに住んでいます。
I live with him.
Used with に to indicate accompaniment (e.g., 彼といっしょに 'with him').
informal
the same; identical
私たちの意見は全くいっしょです。
Our opinions are exactly the same.
Often used in comparisons or statements of agreement.
informal
used to emphasize shared experience or state
彼といっしょに旅行に行きたいです。
I want to travel with him.
Can imply emotional or experiential togetherness.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Casual vs. Formal
Use いっしょ in casual speech. In writing or formal settings, prefer 共に (ともに) for 'together' or 同じ (おなじ) for 'the same'.
Gold Rule
Particle Usage
When meaning 'together with someone,' attach に to いっしょ (e.g., 彼といっしょに 'with him').
Word Origin
From Middle Japanese 一所 (いっしょ, issho), combining 一 (いち, ichi, 'one') + 所 (しょ, sho, 'place'). The sense of 'together' emerged from the idea of being in the same place.
Usage Notes
Used in casual speech; more formal alternatives include 共に (ともに) or 同じく (おなじく). When used as an adjective (e.g., 同じ), it often replaces いっしょ in formal contexts.
Word Breakdown
一
one
root所
place
root和英辞典