Japanese word

チームワーク

Pronunciation

Romajichīmuwāku

Meaning

  • nounteamwork

Example

この仕事にはチームワークが必要です。ko no shi goto ni wa chī mu wā ku ga hitsu yō de su

Teamwork is necessary for this job.

Illustration for チームワーク (teamwork)

More examples

部署間のチームワークを高めるため、定期的に話し合っています。bu sho kan no chī mu wā ku o taka me ru ta me tei ki teki ni hana shi a tte i ma su

We have regular discussions to improve teamwork between departments.

Core concept

Describes the cooperation that connects individual contributions into one effective effort.

Common phrases

  • チームワークが強いchī mu wā ku ga tsuyo i

    have strong teamwork

  • チームワークを築くchī mu wā ku o kizu ku

    build teamwork

Similar words

協力kyōryoku: Working together by contributing effort toward a shared goal.
連携renkei: Coordinated action among people or groups that supports a common task.
協調kyōchō: Adjusting actions and interests so that people can work together smoothly.

Definition in Japanese

共通の目的のために、複数の人が互いの働きを調整しながら協力すること。kyō tsū no moku teki no ta me ni fuku sū no hito ga taga i no hatara ki o chō sei shi na ga ra kyō ryoku su ru ko to

Word origin

チームワーク (chīmuwāku) was borrowed from the English word teamwork, a compound of team, a group with a shared purpose, and work, effort toward a task.

Usage tips

  • In sports and workplaces, teamwork refers not only to friendly relations but also to organized cooperation that helps a group complete a task.

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