JLPT N5 Grammar: 一緒に (いっしょに) – Together / With

By ProDev Teach | Updated May 2025

📘 Meaning & Usage

一緒に (いっしょに) is a common expression in Japanese that means “together” or “with”. It is used to indicate doing something with someone or in a group. This phrase is often used to suggest companionship in an action or event.

Example sentences:

• 友達と一緒に映画を見に行きます。
  Tomodachi to issho ni eiga o mi ni ikimasu.
  I will go to see a movie with my friend.
• 一緒に勉強しましょう。
  Issho ni benkyō shimashō.
  Let’s study together.
• 私はあなたと一緒に働きたいです。
  Watashi wa anata to issho ni hatarakitai desu.
  I want to work with you.

🔧 Usage Tips

• 一緒に is used when you want to express doing something with another person or a group.
• It is followed by a verb in the masu-form (polite form) to express an action done together: 一緒に行きます (to go together), 一緒に食べます (to eat together).
• It is used with both formal and informal situations, depending on the verb conjugation.

📝 Example Sentences

• 一緒に旅行したいです。
  Issho ni ryokō shitai desu.
  I want to travel together.
• 週末に一緒に買い物に行きましょう。
  Shūmatsu ni issho ni kaimono ni ikimashō.
  Let’s go shopping together this weekend.
• 彼と一緒に歌を歌います。
  Kare to issho ni uta o utaimasu.
  I will sing a song with him.
• あなたと一緒に映画を見たいです。
  Anata to issho ni eiga o mitai desu.
  I want to watch a movie with you.

📝 Grammar Notes

• 一緒に (いっしょに) is not only used for actions but also for events or activities you share with someone. It emphasizes companionship in performing the action.
• It is generally used in a positive or neutral context. If you’re asking to do something with someone, you use this expression to suggest togetherness or companionship.
• It can be used with various types of verbs (such as 行く (iku) = to go, 食べる (taberu) = to eat, 旅行する (ryokō suru) = to travel).

📝 Practice Exercises

1. Fill in the blank with the correct form of 一緒に

1. 今日は友達と（＿＿＿）映画を見ます。
2. 明日、（＿＿＿）日本語を勉強しましょう。
3. （＿＿＿）ディズニーランドに行きたいです。

✔ Answers:

• 一緒に
• 一緒に
• 一緒に

2. Translate into Japanese

1. Let’s go to the park together.
2. I want to play soccer with you.
3. Will you study together with me?

✔ Sample Answers:

• 公園に一緒に行きましょう。
• あなたと一緒にサッカーをしたいです。
• 私と一緒に勉強しますか？

🈶 Vocabulary & Kanji Breakdown

🔗 Related Grammar

• と (to): Another particle used to indicate “with” when talking about people or things.
• ながら (nagara): Used to express two actions happening at the same time.

🧠 Summary

• 一緒に (いっしょに) means “together” or “with” and is used to indicate doing something with someone or in a group.
• It is used with verbs in their masu-form to express an action performed together.
• Level: JLPT N5

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