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(たいせつ)だ。
Teamwork is important.
チームワークがいいチームは(つよ)い。
A team with good teamwork is strong.
この会社(かいしゃ)はチームワークを重視(じゅうし)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(わる)い: have poor teamwork
  • チームワークを(たか)める: to improve teamwork
  • チームワークを重視(じゅうし)する: to value teamwork
  • チームワークを発揮(はっき)する: to demonstrate teamwork
  • チームワークを(みだ)す: to disrupt teamwork

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 協力(きょうりょく): cooperation (broader, not team-specific)
  • 連携(れんけい): coordination, collaboration (often between organizations)
  • 団結(だんけつ): solidarity, unity (emotional bonding)

NOTE:
Highly valued in Japanese work culture. Job interviews often include questions about チームワーク experience.