Kanji 共: together, both, neither, all, and, alike, with
Key takeaways
Kanji 共: together, both, neither, all, and, alike, with. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 共
together, both, neither, all, and, alike, with
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
The kanji 共 represents multiple people holding an object together. By imagining the bottom 八 (eight) part as two hands supporting something, you can easily remember the meaning 'together'. It is used in words like joint (共同) and common (共通).
