ともに

adverb

at the same time; along with; as

Common in the pattern ...と共に, meaning 'together with', 'as', or 'at the same time as'. Can also mean 'including' or 'along with' when listing items.

• 年としを取とると共ともに、体たい力りょくが落おちてきた。

  As I get older, my physical strength has declined.

• 彼かれは友ゆう人じんと共ともに旅りょ行こうに出でかけた。

  He went on a trip along with his friend.

adverb

both

Used to refer to two things or people together, often in the pattern AもBも共に. Emphasizes that both share a quality or action.

• 兄あにも姉あねも共ともに医い者しゃです。

  Both my older brother and older sister are doctors.

• 二ふたつの案あんは共ともに一いっ長ちょう一いっ短たんがある。

  Both proposals have their merits and demerits.