共有する
kyōyū suru
To share in Japanese is 共有する (kyōyū suru).
共有する is the standard term used in technical or business contexts to describe sharing files, data or resources. It is used when you let other people use or have access to something that you possess.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is based on the noun 共有 (kyōyū), which means common ownership or sharing. It is composed of 共 (together or mutual) and 有 (to possess or have).
Which one should you use?
Use 共有する when you are sharing information, data or physical assets.
How do you pronounce it?
kyōyū suru
Did you know?
- In Japanese gaming culture, if players want to 'share' a character or item, they might use the katakana version シェアする (shea suru) instead of the formal 共有する.
- In a business setting, 共有する is frequently used as a euphemism for 'keeping everyone in the loop'. A boss might ask to 'share' information to ensure no one is left out of a decision.
- The word 共有 is a kango, meaning it is a word borrowed from Chinese. This is why it feels more formal and rigid than the native Japanese verbs for dividing or splitting.
Examples in context
- しかし、中国語や韓国語を話すことができると、もっとたくさんの人と考え方を共有することができるんです。However if you can speak Chinese, Korean, etc. you're able to share your way of thinking with many more people.This sentence shows how being able to speak different languages allows you to share your way of thinking with more people using 共有する.Tatoeba #406266 by blay_paul, translation #406267 by blay_paul
- 美味しいケーキをみんなで分け合いましょう。Let's share this delicious cake together.
- プロジェクトの責任を分担しましょう。Let's share the responsibilities of the project.
- この写真、SNSでシェアしよう。Let's share this picture on social media.
- この資料をチームのみんなで共有する。Kono shiryou o chiimu no minna de kyouyuu suru.I will share this document with everyone in the team.
Example conversation
Hina and Ren are working on a presentation together.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮、このフォルダを共有するね。Ren, kono foruda o kyōyū suru ne.Ren, I'll share this folder with you.
- 蓮 Renありがとう。すぐに確認するよ。Arigatō. Sugu ni kakunin suru yo.Thanks. I'll check it right away.
- 陽葵 Himari編集権限も付けておいたよ。Henshū kengen mo tsukete oita yo.I also gave you editing permissions.
- 蓮 Ren助かるよ、陽葵。Tasukaru yo, Hina.That helps a lot, Hina.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
