English “and” joins anything — nouns, verbs, whole clauses. Japanese と is narrower: it joins nouns (“A and B”) and marks who you did something with. 友達と行く (go with a friend), コーヒーとケーキ (coffee and cake). To join actions you’ll use other tools — と is for nouns only.
Today's words
答える
to answer; to reply
始まる
to begin; to start
亡くなる
to die; to pass away
探す
to search for; to look for
課長
section manager; section chief
早い
fast; quick
字
section of village
大切
important; significant
Write today's kanji — tap to replay
答
始
亡
探
課
長
早
字
See it in real sentences
はい、社長さんと話しました。
Yes, I spoke with the company president.
きっと友達になれると思います。
I think we can be friends.
彼女と一緒に残ってほしい。
I want you to stay here with her.
病院へあなたと一緒に行きましょう。
I'll accompany you to the hospital.
必要なら君と一緒に行こう。
I will go with you if necessary.
そのこと話してよ。すっごい聞きたいんだけど。
Tell me about it. I'm all ears.
Practice
Spaced review — recall from earlier days (tap to flip)
to choose
選ぶ
1d ago
wife
つま
1d ago
to return (something)
返す
3d ago
to convey
伝える
3d ago
outside ...
外
7d ago
lively
元気
7d ago
Recall
Which word means “section of village”?
Which word means “fast”?
Which word means “to begin”?
Which word means “to die”?
Listen and choose
What did you hear?
What did you hear?
What did you hear?
Your turn — say it, then check
Say: “Yes, I spoke with the company president.”
はい、社長さんと話しました。
Say: “I think we can be friends.”
きっと友達になれると思います。
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