協調

Harmonious cooperation achieved by adjusting to others.

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協調する verb form

協調性 noun: cooperativeness

Noun, Suru verb

Cooperation / Harmony

Refers to working together by mutually adjusting opposing views or actions to ensure harmony.

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協調（きょうちょう） means cooperation through harmony and adjustment. It is not just helping someone. It means matching your actions, attitude, or pace with others so the group works smoothly.

Compare it with 協力（きょうりょく）, which is more about joining forces or helping with a task. 協調 focuses more on social alignment, compromise, and getting along.

A very common related word is 協調性（きょうちょうせい）, meaning cooperativeness or the ability to fit in with a group. In Japanese workplaces and schools, this is often treated as an important trait.

Be careful with 協調性がない（きょうちょうせいがない）. It does not simply mean “doesn’t cooperate.” It often suggests someone cannot compromise, doesn’t read the room, or disturbs group harmony.

Example

プロジェクトを成功させるには、チームの協調が不可欠です。

Team cooperation is essential for the project to succeed.

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協調

きょうちょう

Harmonious cooperation achieved by adjusting to others.

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