Translation guide
The concept of countries or organizations working together across borders to achieve common goals. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the term 国際協力, but other related expressions exist depending on the context.
The broad concept of nations or international bodies collaborating on global issues such as development, peace, or the environment.
The standard, neutral term for international cooperation. Used in government, NGO, and media contexts.
国際協力は平和構築に不可欠です。
International cooperation is essential for peacebuilding.
Japan supports developing countries through international cooperation.
A slightly more descriptive phrase meaning 'international cooperation' or 'cooperation on an international level'. Often used when emphasizing the international aspect.
この問題には国際的な協力が必要だ。
This problem requires international cooperation.
Often used in academic, research, or business contexts to refer to international collaboration or partnership.
大学間の国際連携が進んでいる。
International cooperation between universities is advancing.
Specifically referring to cooperation in international development, aid, or humanitarian efforts.
Refers to international cooperation activities, often used by NGOs and volunteer organizations.
彼女はアフリカで国際協力活動に従事している。
She is engaged in international cooperation activities in Africa.
Specifically means 'international aid' or 'foreign aid', focusing on the assistance aspect.
国際援助の予算が削減された。
The budget for international aid has been cut.
Cooperation between governments on policy, security, or global governance.
Emphasizes harmony and coordination in international relations. Often used in diplomatic language.
国際協調路線を維持することが重要だ。
It is important to maintain a path of international cooperation.
Multilateral cooperation, often used in the context of international organizations or treaties.
気候変動には多国間協力が不可欠だ。
Multilateral cooperation is essential for climate change.
Cross-border collaboration between companies, research institutions, or industries.
International joint research, common in science and technology fields.
このプロジェクトは国際共同研究として行われている。
This project is being conducted as international joint research.
International business cooperation, used in commercial contexts.
両社は国際ビジネス協力を強化することで合意した。
The two companies agreed to strengthen international business cooperation.
国際協力 is the general term for international cooperation, focusing on working together practically. 国際協調 emphasizes harmony and alignment of policies, often used in diplomatic or political discourse. For most everyday contexts, 国際協力 is the safer choice.
In Japanese universities and job hunting, 国際協力 is a common major or career path. You can say 国際協力を勉強しています (I'm studying international cooperation) or 国際協力の仕事に就きたい (I want to work in international cooperation).