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とも

Noun + と共にVerb (plain form) + と共に

Meanings

  • together with
  • along with
  • at the same time as
  • in conjunction with

About this pattern

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.