と共に
JLPT Level: N3
Meanings
together with
along with
at the same time as
in conjunction with
Usage
Noun + と共に
動詞普通形 + と共に
Explanation
と共に is used to show that something happens simultaneously with or accompanies something else. It links two ideas to indicate that one occurs together with the other, or that a change in one thing accompanies a change in another. It is common in written or formal Japanese and often used to discuss changes over time, or to describe a joint state or action.
年を取ると共に経験が増える。
としをとるとともにけいけんがふえる。
As one gets older, experience increases.
技術の進歩と共に生活は便利になった。
ぎじゅつのしんぽとともにせいかつはべんりになった。
With technological progress, life has become more convenient.
彼は努力と共に自信を深めた。
かれは どりょく と ともに じしん を ふかめた。
Along with his effort, his confidence deepened.
組織は成長と共に変化する。
そしきはせいちょうとともにへんかする。
The organization changes as it grows.