N5 Grammar: と (to) Particle

と (to) Particle

Meaning: and; a partner to do something together

How to use:
Noun（person） + と

Noun1 + と + Noun2

For example:
1. A partner to do something together
「と」 is used to indicate a companion or partner with whom an action is performed. This function emphasizes collaboration or joint activities.

昨日きのう　友達ともだちと　映画えいがを　見みました。
I watched a movie with my friend.

私わたしは　来年らいねん　彼女かのじょと　結婚けっこんします。
I will marry my girlfriend next year.

来週らいしゅう　家族かぞくと　旅行りょこうします。
I will travel with my family next week.

2. And
「と」 can also function as a conjunction, meaning “and.” It connects two or more nouns or phrases, establishing a relationship between them.

土曜日どようびと　日曜日にちようび　銀行ぎんこうは　休やすみです。
The bank is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

果物くだもので　バナナと　りんごが　好すきです。
I like apples and bananas among all the fruits.

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