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The ability of a group to work together effectively and harmoniously toward a common goal.
チームワークを高めるために、定期的なミーティングを行います。
We hold regular meetings to improve teamwork.
彼のチームワークのおかげで、プロジェクトは成功しました。
Thanks to his teamwork, the project succeeded.
Used in both professional and casual contexts to emphasize collaborative effort.
Think of 'team' (チーム) + 'work' (ワーク) as the combined effort of a team. The katakana 'ワーク' (work) is often used in loanwords.
Use 'チームワーク' when referring to the process or ability of a group working together, not the group itself.
Borrowed from English 'teamwork' (team + work). First appeared in Japanese around the mid-20th century, popularized in business contexts.
Commonly used in workplace settings, sports, and group projects. Often emphasized in corporate training and leadership development.