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teamwork
Cooperative effort by a group working together effectively toward a common goal.
チームワーク is a loanword from English "teamwork." It is widely used in both workplace and sports contexts.
Common collocations
- チームワークがいい: have good teamwork
- チームワークが悪い: have poor teamwork
- チームワークを高める: to improve teamwork
- チームワークを重視する: to value teamwork
- チームワークを発揮する: to demonstrate teamwork
- チームワークを乱す: to disrupt teamwork
Similar words
- 協力: cooperation (broader, not team-specific)
- 連携: coordination, collaboration (often between organizations)
- 団結: solidarity, unity (emotional bonding)
Usage
Highly valued in Japanese work culture. Job interviews often include questions about チームワーク experience.
Related Words
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協力 (cooperation)
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連携 (coordination, collaboration)
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団結 (solidarity, unity)
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一体感 (sense of unity)