Translation guide
The English phrase "social brains" is not a standard compound in Japanese. This guide helps you express the idea of having social intelligence, being socially adept, or possessing a brain wired for social interaction.
Describing someone who is good at socializing, reading people, or navigating social situations.
A direct translation meaning 'sociable brain'. It is understandable but not a common set phrase. Use to emphasize the cognitive aspect of social skills.
彼は社交的な頭脳を持っている。
He has a social brain.
Means 'high sociability'. A natural way to describe someone who is very social and good with people.
彼女は社交性が高い。
She has high sociability.
Means 'good at interacting with people'. Focuses on interpersonal skills.
彼は人付き合いが上手だ。
He is good at socializing.
Adjective meaning 'sociable' or 'outgoing'. Describes a person's nature.
彼はとても社交的な人だ。
He is a very sociable person.
Referring to the neurological or psychological capacity for social understanding, empathy, or theory of mind.
Literally 'social brain'. Used in neuroscience and psychology contexts to refer to the brain networks involved in social cognition.
社会脳の研究が進んでいる。
Research on the social brain is advancing.
Means 'empathy ability'. Focuses on the capacity to understand and share feelings.
彼女は共感能力が高い。
She has high empathy.
Means 'social intelligence'. A formal term used in psychology.
社会的知性は成功に重要だ。
Social intelligence is important for success.
Describing the combined intellectual capacity or wisdom of a social group.
Means 'collective intelligence'. Refers to the knowledge that emerges from the collaboration of many individuals.
インターネットは集合知の例だ。
The internet is an example of collective intelligence.
Means 'wisdom of the crowd'. Similar to collective intelligence but emphasizes the wisdom aspect.
群衆の知恵を活用する。
Utilize the wisdom of the crowd.