社風(しゃふう)

しゃふう
noun
company culture; corporate climate
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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(かいしゃ)は社風(しゃふう)が自由(じゆう)だ。
This company has a free-spirited corporate culture.
社風(しゃふう)が自分(じぶん)に合(あ)うかどうかは大切(たいせつ)だ。
Whether the company culture suits you or not is important.
面接(めんせつ)では、その会社(かいしゃ)の社風(しゃふう)をよく確(たし)かめたほうがいい。
In an interview, you should carefully check the company's corporate culture.

Written with 社(しゃ) (company) + 風(ふう) (style, manner). Refers to the intangible character of a workplace rather than its formal rules.

Common collocations

  • 社風(しゃふう)が合(あ)う: the company culture suits one
  • 自由(じゆう)な社風(しゃふう): a free, open corporate culture
  • 社風(しゃふう)になじむ: to fit into the company culture

Similar words

  • 企業(きぎょう)文化(ぶんか): corporate culture — broader and more formal, often used in management writing
  • 家風(かふう): family customs — the same 風(ふう) applied to a household rather than a company
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