コミュ力(りょく)

こみゅりょく
noun
communication skills
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1. communication skills; interpersonal skills
the ability to communicate effectively with others, especially in social situations
コミュ力(りょく)が高(たか)い。
To have high communication skills.
営業(えいぎょう)職(しょく)にはコミュ力(りょく)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Communication skills are necessary for sales positions.
コミュ力(りょく)を上(あ)げるために努力(どりょく)している。
I'm making efforts to improve my communication skills.

Etymology

コミュ力(りょく) is an abbreviation of コミュニケーション能力(のうりょく) (communication ability). It's a relatively new term that gained popularity in the 2010s.

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Usage

Commonly used in job hunting and workplace contexts. The abbreviated form is casual but widely understood.

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Related: コミュ障(しょう) (social awkwardness)
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