How to Say ‘Together (with someone)’ in Japanese
いっしょに
いっしょに
💬 Usage Tip: [いっしょに] is a handy set phrase for invitations: [いっしょに 〜しませんか]. It sounds warm and inclusive.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Group harmony is valued in Japan, so phrases like [いっしょに] naturally fit social situations and help you sound considerate.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
いっしょいっしょ
[issho]
together (with someone)
Used as いっしょ + に to mean doing an action together. Common in invitations and friendly suggestions.
放課後、いっしょにカフェに行きませんか。
After school, would you like to go to a café together?
にに
[ni]
to; at; in; on (particle)
Particle that attaches to いっしょ to form いっしょに ('together'). Also marks destination/time depending on context.
家族にいっしょに旅行しませんかと言いました。
I said to my family, 'Shall we travel together?'
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