Japanese word

共々

Pronunciation

Romajitomodomo

Meaning

  • adverbalong with ___

Example

両親共々、先生にお礼を言いました。ryō shin tomo domo sen sei ni o rei o i i ma shi ta

Along with my parents, I thanked my teacher.

Illustration for 共々 (along with ___)

More examples

両親共々、先生にお礼を申し上げます。ryō shin tomo domo sen sei ni o rei o mō shi a ge ma su

Along with my parents, I would like to thank the teacher.

Core concept

Shows that a person or thing joins others in sharing an action or situation.

Common phrases

  • 家族共々ka zoku tomo domo

    along with my family

  • 皆様共々mina sama tomo domo

    along with everyone

Similar words

ともにtomoni: Together with another person or group, often expressing shared action or shared circumstances.
こぞってkozotte: With all members of a group taking part in the same action.
もろともmorotomo: Together with another person or thing, especially when sharing an unfavorable outcome.
一緒にisshoni: With another person or group as part of a shared action or situation.

Definition in Japanese

自分を含む複数の人や物が一緒にある行動や状態に関わるさま。ji bun o fuku mu fuku sū no hito ya mono ga is sho ni a ru kō dō ya jō tai ni kaka wa ru sa ma

Word origin

共々 (tomodomo) is a reduplicated form of 共 (tomo, "together"), with repetition emphasizing joint participation with others.

Usage tips

  • The formal phrase 家族共々よろしくお願いします (kazoku tomodomo yoroshiku onegai shimasu) uses 共々 (tomodomo) to include the speaker's family in the request.

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