What it means
と connects nouns to mean “and” when listing items, and it marks a person or group who accompanies someone to mean “with.” In a list, と usually presents the items as a complete set. When it marks a companion, the following verb describes what the subject does together with that person or group. The particle itself does not change between familiar and polite sentences; the final verb changes to show politeness.
Usage note
と can also have other meanings, including marking quotations and conditions. For an incomplete list, や is often more appropriate than と, while “together with” can also be expressed with 一緒に.
How to use it
私はりんごとバナナを食べます。
I eat apples and bananas.
私は姉と映画を見ます。
I watch a movie with my older sister.
私はりんごとバナナを食べる。
I eat apples and bananas.
私は姉と映画を見る。
I watch a movie with my older sister.
Example sentences
母と妹と図書館へ行きます。
I go to the library with my mother and younger sister.
父と公園でサッカーをします。
I play soccer with my father at the park.
机の上に鉛筆と消しゴムがあります。
There are a pencil and an eraser on the desk.
朝ご飯にパンと卵を食