expression, godan verb (-mu)
move with the times; keep up with the times
Rare, somewhat literary expression meaning to adapt and progress alongside societal changes. Often used in formal or reflective contexts.
我々の会社は時代と共に歩むことを目指している。
Our company aims to move with the times.
Standard kanji form; 共に is the usual kanji spelling for 'together with'.
Kana spelling of 共に; common in modern writing and avoids potential confusion with other 共 readings.
More common and casual way to say 'adapt to the times'; 時代と共に歩む is more poetic and less frequently used.
Phrase composed of 時代 (era), と共に (together with), and 歩む (to walk, proceed). The exact origin is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of metaphorical expressions about moving forward with time.