1.
communication; exchange of information
the act of conveying or exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between people
Etymology
From English "communication."
Common collocations
- コミュニケーションを取る (to communicate)
- コミュニケーション能力 (communication skills)
- コミュニケーション不足 (lack of communication)
- コミュニケーションを図る (to seek to communicate)
Forms
Often shortened to コミュ in casual compound words:
Usage
The standard verb pairing is コミュニケーションを取る (literally "take communication"). コミュニケーションする is heard, but 取る is the usual choice.
Related Words
Compare:
疎通 (communication)
Compare:
ふれあい (interaction)
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意思疎通 (mutual understanding)