協調性（きょうちょうせい、kyouchoうsei）
- cooperativeness

The word きょうちょうせい generally translates to cooperativeness or the ability to cooperate in English. It refers to the trait and willingness of an individual to work together harmoniously with others, respect different opinions, and contribute to a group or team goal without causing unnecessary conflict. This is a very important concept in Japanese society, especially in school and workplace environments.

Here are some specific examples of how this word is used in daily life. ⚫︎仕事では協調性が大切です。 Translation: Cooperativeness is important at work. ⚫︎彼は協調性がないと言われた。 Translation: He was told that he lacks cooperativeness. ⚫︎チームワークには協調性が不可欠だ。 Translation: Cooperativeness is essential for teamwork.

This word is frequently used in school report cards, job interviews, resume evaluations, and performance reviews. You will often hear native speakers use it when discussing whether someone is a good team player. It is typically used as a noun to describe a person's character or working style.

This word is typically written using kanji and hiragana as 協調性. The reading in hiragana is きょうちょうせい. It is not commonly written in katakana. There are no alternative kanji representations or okurigana variations for this standard noun.

Synonyms for きょうちょうせい include 協調 which means coordination or cooperation, and 協調性がある which means to be cooperative. Another similar term is 調和性 which emphasizes harmony within a group.

The main antonym is わがまま, which means selfish or self-centered behavior. Another related opposite concept is a lack of 協調性, often expressed as being uncooperative.

学校生活では生徒の協調性が重視されます。 ・Translation: In school life, students' cooperativeness is emphasized. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates how educational institutions value students working well together.

面接では協調性アピールするためにグループでの経験を話した。 ・Translation: During the interview, I talked about my group experience to appeal my cooperativeness. ・Explanation: This shows how job seekers often highlight きょうちょうせい during interviews.

The word is formed by combining the kanji 協 (cooperation/mutual aid), 調 (tune/harmony/adjustment), and 性 (nature/property). Together, they literalize the inherent nature of adjusting oneself to cooperate harmoniously with others.