Phrase (used in writing and formal speech only) (Intermediate ㊥ 532)
A phrase which is used to express the idea that A and B share a common property or do the same thing together, that two things take place at the same time, or that someone or something possesses two properties.
Equivalent: As well as; with; along with; at the same time; when, as; while
| (i) Noun | と共に | |
| 山田先生と共に | As well as Mr. Yamada; with Mr. Yamada | |
| 退職と共に | At the same time as one’s retirement | |
| 気候の変化と共に | With the climate change; as the climate changes | |
| (ii) Vinformal nonpast | と共に | |
| 景気が回復すると共に | As business recovers | |
| (iii) {Noun/Adjective な stem} | であると共に | |
| 医者であると共に | As well as being a doctor | |
| 経済的であると共に | As well as being economical | |
| (iv) Adjective い informal nonpast | と共に | |
| 興味深いと共に | As well as being interested |
