1.
together; along with; at the same time
Doing something jointly with another person or combining things in the same action or location.
一緒に行こう。
Let's go together.
One of the most frequently used adverbs in Japanese. 一緒に can describe people doing things jointly, objects being placed in the same location, or events occurring simultaneously.
The particle と is commonly used with 一緒に to specify the companion: Aと一緒に (together with A).
Common collocations
- 一緒に行く: to go together
- 一緒に食べる: to eat together
- 一緒に住む: to live together
- 一緒に働く: to work together
- 一緒に遊ぶ: to play together
Usage
In casual speech, 一緒に is sometimes shortened to just 一緒 (without に). The expression 一緒に行こう (let's go together) is a common way to invite someone along.