together, both, neither, all

About this kanji

The kanji 共, pronounced as 'きょう' or 'とも', primarily means 'together' or 'both'. It is often used in compounds rather than as a standalone noun or verb. For instance, '共に' (ともに) means 'together', while '共済' (きょうさい) refers to 'mutual aid', emphasizing collaboration. Another example is '共通' (きょうつう), which means 'common', indicating something shared. When using this kanji, remember that it conveys a sense of unity or partnership, so you’ll frequently encounter it in contexts discussing community, cooperation, or shared experiences.

Example sentences

• 私たちは共に成長しなければならない。

  We must grow together.

Meanings across languages

English

together, both, neither, all, and, alike, with

Tiếng Việt

cùng nhau, cả hai

日本語

共に, 一緒に

한국어

같이, 모두

中文

共, 一起

id

bersama

th

ด้วยกัน

es

junto

fr

ensemble

de

gemeinsam

pt

juntos

Common compounds

• 共にともにtogether, jointly, at the same time
• 共済きょうさいmutual aid
• 共産きょうさんcommunism, Communist Party
• 共通きょうつうcommon, shared, mutual
• 公共こうきょうpublic (facilities, service, etc.), communal
• 共存きょうぞんcoexistence
• 共同きょうどうcooperation, collaboration, association
• 共和きょうわrepublicanism, cooperation, working together