共通点
Meanings
1
common point; shared feature
Used when comparing two or more things to highlight what they have in common. Often appears in phrases like 共通点を見つける (find common ground) or 共通点が多い (have a lot in common).
The two have a lot in common in their hobbies.
We are looking for common points between these two incidents.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に共通点があるfor two or more things to have something in common
These two movies have something in common.
- 共通点を見つけるto find a common point or shared feature
The two of them quickly found something in common and became friends.
- 共通点が多いto have a lot in common
We have a lot in common when it comes to hobbies.
- 共通点を挙げるto list or point out common features
The teacher pointed out several common features of the two works.