～と共に VS 一緒に: “Together”

Introduction

D-Do you... do you want to do this grammar lesson together?

Please?

～と共ともに: Another way to say "with"! (With a catch)

I know what you're thinking: "I already know how to say 'with' through 一緒いっしょに! I mastered that way back in the first region. I don't need any more 'with' grammar!".

To which I say: "Shut it!... Yes you do!".

～とともに is so much more than just another way to say 一緒いっしょに, and once you read through this article, you'll understand exactly why.

The basics:

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  ～と共ともに is a combination of the と particle, the word 共とも (meaning "together with"), and the に particle.

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  When used in a sentence, ～と共ともに usually appears in its kana form.

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  ～と共ともに has three main usages: ① to indicate that something is done together with someone else, ② to indicate that two things happen/are true at the same time, ③ to indicate that an action happens along with another.

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  ～と共ともに is formal/stiff, and is generally used in formal or written contexts, rather than in everyday conversation.