Translation guide
How to express 'take along' in Japanese, covering bringing people, things, and the nuances of accompaniment.
To take someone with you to a place or event.
The most common and natural way to say 'take someone along'. Used for people or animals.
子供を公園に連れて行く。
I'll take the kids along to the park.
Can I bring my girlfriend along to the party?
Used when the speaker is at the destination and asks someone to bring a person along. 'Bring along' towards the speaker.
明日、弟を連れて来てください。
Please bring your younger brother along tomorrow.
To take an item with you when going somewhere.
The standard way to say 'take something along'. Used for objects you carry.
傘を持って行ったほうがいいよ。
You should take an umbrella along.
お弁当を持って行きます。
I'll take a packed lunch along.
Used when the speaker is at the destination and asks someone to bring an object along. 'Bring along' towards the speaker.
To go along with someone, often implying companionship or escort.
Literally 'go together'. A natural way to say you'll go along with someone.
買い物に一緒に行ってくれない？
Will you come along shopping with me?
To follow or accompany someone, often implying you are tagging along.
私も付いて行っていい？
Can I come along too?
Formal or written expressions for taking people or things along.
Formal term for accompanying someone, often used in business or official contexts.
会議には秘書を同伴する予定です。
I plan to take my secretary along to the meeting.
Formal term for carrying or taking an item along, often used in manuals or official documents.
貴重品は必ず携行してください。
Please be sure to take your valuables along with you.
資料を持って来てください。
Please bring the documents along.