together, both, neither, all
Also: and, alike, with
On'yomi (音読み)
- キョウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- とも
- とも.に
- -ども
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together, jointly, at the same time
- 共済mutual aid
- 共産communism, Communist Party
- 共通common, shared, mutual
- 公共public (facilities, service, etc.), communal
- 共存coexistence
- 共同cooperation, collaboration, association
- 共和republicanism, cooperation, working together
Words using this kanji
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