Meaning

Primary

Common Point

Alternatives

Common Feature, Commonality

Word Type

noun

Explanation

We pass through this point together. This point is our common point. It is where our ideas, philosophies, and bodies pass through each other.

Reading

きょうつうてん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 共通点が見つかる

    to find a commonality

    共通点がある

    there are commonalities

    共通点がない

    there's no commonality

Context Sentences

コウイチとは共通点が全くないから、何を話せばいいか分からないよ。

I don't know what to talk about because Koichi and I have nothing in common.

日本と中国は文化の共通点がたくさんあります。

Culturally, Japan and China have many things in common.

俺とコウイチの共通点?死ぬほどウィスキーが好きって所くらいかな。

What do Koichi and I have in common? I guess we both love whiskey to death.

Kanji Composition