synonym Comparative
協調
VS
連携
Differences Between "協調" and "連携"
Option A
協調
Meaning
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
Reading
きょうちょう (kyōchō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
個人の主張を押し通すだけでなく、周囲と_______して進める姿勢が社会人には求められます。
Not just pushing one's individual claims, but an attitude of cooperating and advancing with surroundings is required for society members.
Option B
連携
Meaning
cooperation, coordination, link-up, liaison
Reading
れんけい (renkei)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
警察は市民と連携して事件解決にあたった。
The police cooperated with citizens to solve the case.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 協調: Refers to cooperation, coordination, conciliation, or working in harmony with others to achieve mutual goals (often written as 協調性). Often used as 協調する (to cooperate). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cooperation! Harmony! You need to show absolute coordination with my weekend date plans! Helping each other and loving each other is the ultimate harmony!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『協調よ！チームの協調性が最も重要よ！だからあんたも、私の「今週末は映画館に行きましょう」っていう提案に対して、最高の協調性（大賛成）を示しなさい！』
- 連携: 複数の個人や組織が密接に連絡を取り合い、協力して物事を行うこと。チームワークや情報共有のニュアンスが強い。Multiple individuals or organizations closely communicating and cooperating to achieve something. Strong nuance of teamwork and information sharing.
- 協調: Refers to cooperation, coordination, conciliation, or working in harmony with others to achieve mutual goals (often written as 協調性). Often used as 協調する (to cooperate). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Cooperation! Harmony! You need to show absolute coordination with my weekend date plans! Helping each other and loving each other is the ultimate harmony!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『協調よ！チームの協調性が最も重要よ！だからあんたも、私の「今週末は映画館に行きましょう」っていう提案に対して、最高の協調性（大賛成）を示しなさい！』
- 連携: 複数の個人や組織が密接に連絡を取り合い、協力して物事を行うこと。チームワークや情報共有のニュアンスが強い。Multiple individuals or organizations closely communicating and cooperating to achieve something. Strong nuance of teamwork and information sharing.
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