Grammar Point

with


Noun +

The particle is used to indicate a person or thing that participates in a reciprocal action or relationship with the subject. It is equivalent to the English word 'with'.

This marks the person or entity with whom the subject performs an action or shares a state.


I ate lunch with my friend.

I talked with the teacher.

Note

When the action is not reciprocal (one-sided), the particle に is often used instead. For example, 'talking to' someone might use に, while 'talking with' someone uses . Additionally, the adverb いっしょに (together) is frequently used after to emphasize the companionship.



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