Japanese word

チーム

Pronunciation

Romajichīmu

Meaning

  • nounteam

Example

このチームが好きです。ko no chī mu ga su ki de su

I like this team.

Illustration for チーム (team)

More examples

チームでサッカーをします。chī mu de sa kkā o shi ma su

I play soccer on a team.

来年、学校のチームに入りたいです。rai nen gak kō no chī mu ni hai ri ta i de su

I want to join the school team next year.

Core concept

A group of people works together toward a shared goal as one unit.

Common phrases

  • チームに入るchī mu ni hai ru

    join a team

  • チームを作るchī mu o tsuku ru

    form a team

Similar words

グループgurūpu: A group of people or things considered together.
班han: A small group assigned to work on a particular task.
組kumi: A group of people formed for a shared activity or purpose.

Definition in Japanese

共通の目的に向かって協力して活動する人々の集まり。kyō tsū no moku teki ni mu ka tte kyō ryoku shi te katsu dō su ru hito bito no atsu ma ri

Word origin

The Japanese noun チーム (chīmu) is borrowed from English team, which means a group that works together.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, チーム (chīmu) applies to both sports groups and workplace groups, so its use extends beyond games.

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