noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
Describes something held in common, shared among multiple parties, or applicable to all. Used as a noun, no-adjective, or na-adjective.
私たちには共通の趣味がある。
We have a common hobby.
この問
This problem is common to many people.
noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
be common to; be shared by
Intransitive suru-verb usage: something is common to or shared by multiple entities. Often used with に or で.
この特徴は両方の言語に共通している。
This feature is common to both languages.
彼らの意見は多くの点で共通していた。
Their opinions were shared on many points.
noun, used as a suffix
-wide; common to all
Suffix attached to nouns indicating something is common or applicable throughout that scope. Often translated as '-wide'.
このルールは全校共通です。
This rule is school-wide.
世界共通の課題に取り組む。
Tackle challenges common to the whole world.