と
to
と is a string that ties two things side by side
The picture A string tying two things shoulder to shoulder. It shows you what is set against what.
Where the picture shows up in と
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two things tied together
パンと牛乳を買いました。
pan to gyūnyū o kaimashita
I bought bread and milk.
と means that is the whole list; や means there were others too.
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the one who comes along
友達と行きます。
tomodachi to ikimasu
I'm going with a friend.
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the words tied to the speaker
明日休みますと伝えてください。
ashita yasumimasu to tsutaete kudasai
Please tell him I'll be off tomorrow.
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the one you hold it against
去年と同じ値段です。
kyonen to onaji nedan desu
It's the same price as last year.
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what follows right behind
このボタンを押すと開きます。
kono botan o osu to hirakimasu
Press this button and it opens.