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リーダーシップ (riidaashippu) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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He demonstrated strong leadership and led the team to success.
This project needs clear leadership.
Usage patterns リーダーシップを 発はっ 揮き する to display/exercise leadership
He displayed leadership in bringing the team together.
リーダーシップを 取と る to take the lead/take charge
If someone doesn't take the lead, the plan won't move forward.
リーダーシップに 欠か ける to lack leadership
He's capable, but he lacks leadership.
〈 人ひと 〉 のリーダーシップのもとで under someone's leadership
The company grew under the new president's leadership.
Related words 指導力 is a more formal, native Japanese term for leadership ability, often used in educational or coaching contexts, while リーダーシップ is a loanword used broadly in business and everyday speech.
統率力 emphasizes the ability to command and unify a group (often military or organizational), whereas リーダーシップ is broader and can include vision, influence, and motivation.
Don't confuse with 主導権 means the 'upper hand' or 'initiative' in controlling a situation, while リーダーシップ refers to the quality or skill of leading people, not merely having control.
フェローシップ and リーダーシップ are both katakana loanwords ending in ‑シップ but mean 'fellowship' and 'leadership' respectively, with no shared meaning.
Word family business leadership
price leadership
Etymology Loanword from English 'leadership'.