Japanese symbol for “jointly”
共に
ともに
Romaji: tomoni
together; jointly
In Japanese, jointly is 共に, read ともに (tomoni).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adv together; jointly
- adv at the same time; with; as ...; including; along with
- adv both
Written forms: 共に、倶に、供に. Readings: ともに.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “jointly”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 手を携えて | てをたずさえて teotazusaete | (acting) together; jointly; cooperatively |
| どちらからとも無く | どちらからともなく dochirakaratomonaku | both; together; jointly |
| どちらとも無く | どちらともなく dochiratomonaku | both; together; jointly |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 共同 | きょうどう kyoudou | cooperation; collaboration; association |
| 共通 | きょうつう kyoutsuu | common; shared; mutual |
| 公共 | こうきょう koukyou | public (facilities, service, etc.); communal |
| 共有 | きょうゆう kyouyuu | joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint) |
| 共感 | きょうかん kyoukan | sympathy; empathy; response |
See also: Chinese symbol for “jointly”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.