Translation guide
The concept of organizing people, activities, or parts so that they work together effectively. In Japanese, this is expressed through various nouns and verbs depending on whether you mean scheduling, physical movement, teamwork, or grammatical linking.
Arranging tasks, events, or schedules so they fit together smoothly.
The most common word for adjusting or coordinating schedules, plans, or systems. Often used in business contexts.
Let's coordinate the meeting schedule.
We need to coordinate our schedules.
Cooperation or coordination between groups, departments, or organizations. Emphasizes working together toward a common goal.
We will coordinate with each department to advance the project.
Loanword from English, often used for coordinating fashion, events, or creative projects. Sounds stylish but less formal.
I was asked to coordinate the event.
Controlling body movements smoothly and accurately.
People working together harmoniously.
Linking words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
Technical term for grammatical coordination (e.g., using 'and' or 'or'). Rarely used outside linguistics.
Coordinating conjunctions include 'to' and 'ya'.
調整 (chousei) is for adjusting schedules or plans. 連携 (renkei) is for linking up with other groups. 協力 (kyouryoku) is general cooperation. Use 調整 for logistical coordination, 連携 for inter-departmental coordination, and 協力 for teamwork.
Refers to motor nerves or athletic ability. Often used in phrases like '運動神経がいい' (to have good coordination/athleticism).
He has good coordination.
連係プレーがうまくいった。
The coordinated play went well.