Translation guide
The concept of relationships between people, including social interactions, personal connections, and the dynamics of getting along with others.
Referring to relationships between people in a broad sense, such as social ties, connections, or the way people interact.
The most common and direct translation for 'human relations', covering all types of interpersonal relationships in personal, social, and professional contexts.
Human relations at work aren't going well.
Building human relations is difficult.
A more formal or academic term for interpersonal relationships, often used in psychology or sociology.
I want to improve my interpersonal skills.
Refers to socializing, associating with people, or the act of maintaining relationships. Often implies the effort or skill involved in getting along with others.
I'm not good at human relations / socializing.
Referring to the academic discipline or professional field that studies how people interact, often in workplace or organizational contexts.
The academic field of human relations theory, often studied in business or management.
I majored in human relations at university.
人間関係 is a neutral, broad term for relationships (good or bad). 人付き合い focuses on the act of socializing and the skill of getting along, often with a nuance of effort or personal ability.
I'm troubled by human relations.
Socializing is a hassle.
He is sociable / good at dealing with people.
The English loanword 'human relations' used in Japanese, typically in business or HR contexts referring to the management approach.
I attended a human relations training session.