協調性

• Reading: きょうちょうせい
• Romaji: kyouchousei
• Kanji breakdown: 協 (kyō) — cooperate; 調 (chō) — harmonise, tune; 性 (sei) — nature, quality
• Pronunciation: /kjoː.t͡ɕoː.seː/

Meaning

Cooperativeness; team spirit. The quality of being able to work harmoniously with others.

A noun describing the personal quality of being cooperative and harmonious in group settings. Extremely valued in Japanese society and frequently mentioned in job interviews, school evaluations, and character assessments. 協調 (cooperation) + 性 (nature/quality) forms an abstract trait noun.

Examples

1. 日本の職場では協調性が重視される。 Cooperativeness is highly valued in Japanese workplaces.
2. 彼は協調性に欠けるところがある。 He tends to lack the ability to work well with others.
3. 面接では協調性をアピールすることが大切だ。 It's important to highlight your cooperative nature in job interviews.

Usage Guide

Context: workplace, education, personality

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 協調 (cooperation, harmony) + 性 (nature, quality, -ness). 協 means 'cooperate' and 調 means 'harmonise,' together meaning cooperative harmony as a personal trait.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal