共: the kanji for together; both
共 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means together; both. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
共 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
共 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョウ (kyou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 共通きょうつう · kyōtsū | common; shared |
| 共有きょうゆう · kyōyū | sharing |
| 公共こうきょう · kōkyō | public |
とも (tomo)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 共にともに · tomo ni | together with |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 二人には共通の趣味がある。Futari ni wa kyōtsū no shumi ga aru.The two of them have a common hobby.
- このファイルはチームで共有しています。Kono fairu wa chīmu de kyōyū shite imasu.This file is shared with the team.
- 公共の場所ではマナーを守りましょう。Kōkyō no basho de wa manā o mamorimashō.Let's follow manners in public places.
- 家族と共に過ごす時間が好きだ。Kazoku to tomo ni sugosu jikan ga suki da.I like spending time together with my family.
- 仲間と共に困難を乗り越えた。Nakama to tomo ni konnan o norikoeta.We overcame the difficulty together with our friends.
Questions about 共
How many strokes does 共 have?
共 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 共?
The on readings are kyou (キョウ). The kun readings are tomo (とも).
What JLPT level is 共?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 共
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.