What does 伴う mean?
伴う is a Japanese verb meaning “to accompany, to bring with” in English. It can also be translated as “to be accompanied by” depending on context. It is written as 伴う in kanji, ともなう in hiragana, and tomonau in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentence
戦争には悲惨と悲しみが伴う。
Misery and sorrow accompany war.