What does ～と（with） mean? Japanese grammar N5

How to use it

Indicate the person accompanying the action.

• と indicates a companion: 友だちと行きます (go with a friend).
• To emphasize "alone", use 一人で.
• Don't confuse this with the listing と (pattern N5-019) — same character, different role; distinguish by context.

Examples

• 家族(かぞく)と旅行(りょこう)します。

  I travel with my family.

• 一人(ひとり)で映画(えいが)を見(み)ました。

  I watched a movie alone.

Common mistakes

• Wrong友(とも)だちで行(い)きます。

  Correct友(とも)だちと行(い)きます。

  A companion is marked with と, not で.

Related patterns

• ～と (listing)