English–Japanese

“common” in Japanese

Japanese

Also一般的 (ippanteki)

Pronunciation

Romajikyōtsū

Example

二人には共通の趣味があります。futa ri ni wa kyō tsū no shu mi ga a ri ma su

The two of us have a hobby in common.

Illustration for 共通 (common)

How to say “common” in Japanese

“Common” in Japanese is 共通 (kyōtsū).

Shows that multiple people or things share the same feature, condition, or possession.

Full entry for 共通: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 共通

初対面でも、共通の話題があると話しやすいです。hatsu tai men de mo kyō tsū no wa dai ga a ru to hana shi ya su i de su

Even when meeting someone for the first time, it is easier to talk when you have a topic in common.

Tips for using 共通

  • English common can mean ordinary or frequent, but 共通 (kyōtsū) focuses on a feature or condition shared by multiple people or things.

Other Japanese words for “common”

この名前は一般的です。ko no na mae wa ip pan teki de su

This name is common.

“common” in other languages