An adverb meaning 'together' or 'jointly', indicating co-action or shared presence.
社員全員がともにプロジェクトを進めた。
All employees worked together on the project.
彼とともに海外に行く予定だ。
I plan to go abroad together with him.
被災地の人々とともに支援を行った。
We provided aid together with the people in the disaster area.
Indicates that something happens at the same time as something else, often used as '...とともに' meaning 'as ... / along with ...'.
経済が発展するとともに生活水準が向上した。
As the economy developed, living standards improved.
気温が下がるとともに風が強くなった。
The wind got stronger as the temperature fell.
国際化とともに日本語教育の重要性が増している。
With globalization, the importance of Japanese education has been increasing.
Used to indicate 'both' or 'together', referring collectively to two or more items ('both A and B').
彼らは能力も人格もともに優れている。
They are excellent both in ability and character.
その提案は実現可能性ともにコスト面も問題がある。
That proposal has problems both in feasibility and cost.