JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
共 — together
- Reading
- キョウ・とも・とも.に・\~ども
- Meaning
- together; both; neither; all; and; alike; with
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
共 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・とも・とも.に・\~ども and it means together; both; neither; all; and; alike; with. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
共 appears in everyday japanese words such as 共 (both), 共和 (republicanism) and 共存 (coexistence).
Japanese words containing 共
Frequently asked questions
What does 共 mean in Japanese?
共 means together; both; neither; all; and; alike; with in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 共 read?
共 is read キョウ・とも・とも.に・\~ども. Reading it inside real words — 共 and 共和 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 共 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 共 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 共 in a word?
A common word containing 共 is 共 (きょう) — "both". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 共 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 共 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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