〜と
and / with
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜と” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜と」 means "and / with". Structure: Noun + と + Noun. This is a JLPT N5 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Shopping & services
Example 1水と水を買いました。
みずとみずをかいました。
mizutomizuokaimashita.
I bought a water and water.
Shopping & services
Example 2かばんと水を買いました。
かばんとみずをかいました。
kabantomizuokaimashita.
I bought a bag and water.
Shopping & services
Example 3時計と水を買いました。
とけいとみずをかいました。
tokeitomizuokaimashita.
I bought a clock and water.
Shopping & services
Example 4ご飯と水を買いました。
ごはんとみずをかいました。
gohantomizuokaimashita.
I bought a rice and water.
Shopping & services
Example 5野菜と水を買いました。
やさいとみずをかいました。
yasaitomizuokaimashita.
I bought a vegetables and water.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
I bought a water and water.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜と.
Remember tomorrow
Save this pattern as a flashcard
Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.