チームワーク
ちーむわーく
noun
teamwork
1.
teamwork
Cooperative effort by a group working together effectively toward a common goal.
チームワークが大切だ。
Teamwork is important.
チームワークがいいチームは強い。
A team with good teamwork is strong.
この会社はチームワークを重視している。
This company values teamwork.
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)
NOTE:
Highly valued in Japanese work culture. Job interviews often include questions about チームワーク experience.