1.
company culture; corporate climate; organizational atmosphere
The distinctive atmosphere, shared values, and working style that characterize a particular company. Often discussed by job seekers when judging whether a workplace will suit them.
この会社は社風が自由だ。
This company has a free-spirited corporate culture.
社風が自分に合うかどうかは大切だ。
Whether the company culture suits you or not is important.
面接では、その会社の社風をよく確かめたほうがいい。
In an interview, you should carefully check the company's corporate culture.
Written with 社 (company) + 風 (style, manner). Refers to the intangible character of a workplace rather than its formal rules.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 社風が合う: the company culture suits one
- 自由な社風: a free, open corporate culture
- 社風に{なじむ}: to fit into the company culture
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 企業文化: corporate culture — broader and more formal, often used in management writing
- 家風: family customs — the same 風 applied to a household rather than a company