同行(どうこう)

どうこう
noun, suru verb
accompanying, going together
1. accompanying, going together, traveling together
Going to the same place with someone, typically in an official or semi-formal context. Implies being part of a group or escorting someone.
取材(しゅざい)に同行(どうこう)する。
To accompany someone on a news coverage trip.
通訳(つうやく)が社長(しゃちょう)に同行(どうこう)した。
An interpreter accompanied the company president.
海外(かいがい)出張(しゅっちょう)に同行(どうこう)する予定(よてい)の方(かた)は事前(じぜん)にパスポートをご確認(かくにん)ください。
Those planning to accompany us on the overseas business trip, please check your passport in advance.

USAGE:
More formal than 一緒(いっしょ)に行(い)く. Often used in business, journalism, and official contexts. The person who accompanies is the 同行者(どうこうしゃ).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 同行(どうこう)者(しゃ): companion, fellow traveler
  • 取材(しゅざい)に同行(どうこう)する: to accompany on a news assignment
  • 出張(しゅっちょう)に同行(どうこう)する: to accompany on a business trip
  • 同行(どうこう)を求(もと)める: to request someone's accompaniment
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