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共

共 — together, both, neither

Learn the correct stroke order for 共 (together), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 46 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ともtomo、とも.にtomoni、-どもdomo
Strokes6
Radical八
Frequency#174
Meaningstogether, both, neither, all, and, alike, with

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

共にともにtogether; jointlyadverb
共栄きょうえいmutual prosperitynoun
共演きょうえんappearing together (in a film, play, etc.); performing together (at a concert, etc.); acting togethernoun
共学きょうがくcoeducation; mixed-sex educationnoun
共感きょうかんsympathy; empathy; responsenoun
共催きょうさいjoint sponsorship (of an event); cosponsorship; joint hostingnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 共 (together) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 八.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 共 is #174, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

共にともに — together; jointly
共栄きょうえい — mutual prosperity
共演きょうえん — appearing together (in a film, play, etc.); performing together (at a concert, etc.); acting together

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 共 have?

The kanji 共 (together) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 共?

共 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 共 mean?

共 means: together, both, neither, all, and, alike, with. On'yomi readings: キョウ. Kun'yomi readings: とも, とも.に, -ども.

What JLPT level is 共?

共 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.