Translation guide
The concept of two or more parties sharing ownership of something. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the noun 共同所有 (kyōdō shoyū) or the verb 共有する (kyōyū suru). The choice depends on formality and context.
To express that something is owned jointly by two or more people or entities.
The most common and versatile term for joint ownership. Can be used as a noun or with する to form a verb. Suitable for both formal and everyday contexts.
We jointly own this land.
Let's discuss the jointly owned property.
A more formal term, often used in legal or business contexts. Literally 'joint ownership'.
We purchased a condominium under joint ownership.
A phrase meaning 'to own jointly'. Slightly more formal than 共有する.
The companies jointly own the building.
Specifically refers to sharing the registered name/title of ownership. Used when the legal title is in multiple names.
The house is jointly owned in both our names (as a married couple).
To express shared ownership of non-physical items like responsibility, ideas, or rights.
Also used for intangible things. Very natural for 'shared responsibility', 'shared values', etc.
Please share the information with the whole team (lit. jointly own the information).
A phrase meaning 'to bear responsibility jointly'. More formal than 責任を共有する.
To describe things owned together by a married couple or family, often with a nuance of shared life.
共有 (kyōyū) is the everyday term for joint ownership, while 共同所有 (kyōdō shoyū) is more formal and often used in legal documents. In casual conversation, 共有 is preferred.
The particle で after a number of people (e.g., 二人で, 三人で) indicates that the action is done jointly. For example, 二人で家を買った means 'We bought a house together (jointly).' This pattern is very common and natural.
責任を共有することが大切です。
It's important to share responsibility.
Both companies ended up bearing joint responsibility.
The house is under joint names.