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共
共 (readings: きょう, とも; Japanese kanji) means “together / shared”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 共通 (common).
What does 共 mean?
| Kanji | 共 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | together / shared |
| Readings | きょう, とも |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 共
共 is read きょう or とも depending on the word.
Example words with 共
| Example | 共通 (common) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14