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

  • 共通点がない

    there's no commonality

    共通点がある

    there are commonalities

    共通点が見つかる

    to find a 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.

トウフとフグの、おどろくべき共通点を発見しました。

We discovered an amazing similarity between Tofu and Fugu.

「コウイチが熟女好きっていう噂を聞いたんだけど。」「マジかよ!もしそれが本当なら、俺とコウイチに共通点ができるってことになるぜ。」

"I heard a rumor that Koichi likes older women." "Seriously? If that was true it would mean that he and I have something in common."

Kanji Composition