と
Meanings
- and
- together with
- as well as
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Explanation
と is a simple, common way to connect two nouns or actions with the meaning “and” or “together with.” It lists items or shows that you are doing something with someone or something. It is not used to connect adjectives; for simple adjectives you would often use other patterns or て-form connections. In everyday speech, と often marks accompaniment (with X) or a straightforward pairing.
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Example sentences
I bought apples and bananas.
I'm going to see a movie with a friend.
I went to the park with my mother.
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