noun
groupism; collectivism; group mentality
Refers to the tendency to prioritize the group over the individual, often used in sociological or cultural discussions about Japanese society.
日本の集団主義は、しばしば欧米の個人主義と対比される。
Japanese collectivism is often contrasted with Western individualism.
集団主義が強い職場では、個人の意見が通りにくい。
In a workplace with strong groupism, individual opinions are hard to get through.