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spirit of cooperation; cooperative mindset; willingness to work together harmoniously
The inner disposition to cooperate with others, prioritize group harmony, and work collaboratively. Highly valued in Japanese workplace and educational culture.
協調心のある人は好かれる。
People with a cooperative mindset are well-liked.
彼女は協調心が高く、チームをよくまとめる。
She has a strong spirit of cooperation and brings the team together well.
職場では協調心と個性のバランスが求められている。
In the workplace, a balance between a cooperative mindset and individuality is expected.
Formed from 協調 (cooperation, coordination) + 心 (heart/spirit). Describes the willingness to work with others and maintain group harmony. Frequently cited as a desirable trait in job interviews, school reports, and character evaluations in Japan.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 協調心がある: to have a cooperative spirit
- 協調心が高い: to be highly cooperative
- 協調心に欠ける: to lack cooperativeness
- 協調心を育む: to foster a spirit of cooperation
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 協調性: cooperativeness — more common synonym; 協調性がある is the standard phrasing in everyday use
- 競争心: competitive spirit — the opposite orientation, focused on outperforming rather than collaborating
- 思いやり: consideration, thoughtfulness — overlaps in valuing others' feelings but is about empathy, not teamwork