noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
cooperation; collaboration; joint participation
Used when people or groups work together toward a shared goal, often in organizational or community contexts. The kanji 協働 emphasizes working together, as opposed to 共同 which can simply mean 'common' or 'joint'.
地域の活性化のために、住民と行政が協働している。
Residents and the local government are cooperating to revitalize the community.
This project was realized through the collaboration of multiple companies.