協 調 心(きょうちょうしん)

きょうちょうしん

noun

spirit of cooperation; cooperative mindset

1. 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(きょうちょうしん)のある人(ひと)は好(す)かれる。

People with a cooperative mindset are well-liked.

彼女(かのじょ)は協調心(きょうちょうしん)が高(たか)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(しょくば)では協調心(きょうちょうしん)と個性(こせい)のバランスが求(もと)められている。

In the workplace, a balance between a cooperative mindset and individuality is expected.

Formed from 協調(きょうちょう) (cooperation, coordination) + 心(しん) (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(きょうちょうしん)がある: to have a cooperative spirit
協調心(きょうちょうしん)が高(たか)い: to be highly cooperative
協調心(きょうちょうしん)に欠(か)ける: to lack cooperativeness
協調心(きょうちょうしん)を育(はぐく)む: to foster a spirit of cooperation

Similar words

協調性(きょうちょうせい): cooperativeness — more common synonym; 協調性(きょうちょうせい)がある is the standard phrasing in everyday use
競争心(きょうそうしん): competitive spirit — the opposite orientation, focused on outperforming rather than collaborating
思(おも)いやり: consideration, thoughtfulness — overlaps in valuing others' feelings but is about empathy, not teamwork

Related Words

Compare: 協調性(きょうちょうせい) (cooperativeness)

Compare: 競争心(きょうそうしん) (competitive spirit)

Compare: 思(おも)いやり (consideration, thoughtfulness)

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