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How to Say ‘Yes, we value teamwork.’ in Japanese

はい、チームワークを大切にしています。

hai chiimuwaaku o taisetsu ni shi te i masu

[hai chee-moo-WAH-koo oh tai-set-su ni shee teh ee mahs]

🇯🇵 In Japan: Teamwork is one of the most common values Japanese companies stress. Expect to hear it at almost every booth.

Phrase Breakdown

はい、チームワークを

hai chiimuwaaku o

Yes, teamwork (object)

はい means 'yes'. チームワーク is 'teamwork', with long 'chii' and 'waa' sounds. を marks the object.

Example

チームワークを学びました。

I learned teamwork.

Words in this phrase

はい

hai

[hai]

yes

A basic affirmative response meaning yes.

Example

はい、来週の土曜日です。

Yes, it's next Saturday.

チームワーク

chiimuwaaku

[chee-moo-WAH-koo]

teamwork

A loanword from English meaning people working together cooperatively toward a shared goal; often cited as a key value in Japanese company culture.

Example

この会社ではチームワークがとても重要です。

Teamwork is very important at this company.

を

[oh]

object marker

The particle を marks the direct object of a verb.

Example

チケットを二枚ください。

Two tickets, please.

大切にしています。

taisetsu ni shi te i masu

we value

大切にする means 'to value'. ～ています shows an ongoing attitude.

Example

家族を大切にしています。

I value my family.

Words in this phrase

大切

taisetsu

[tai-set-su]

important; precious; valued

A na-adjective meaning something should be cherished or treated carefully.

Example

家族は大切です。

Family is important.

に

[ni]

to; into

Particle used before なる to show a change into a new state.

Example

気持ちが楽になりました。

I felt more at ease.

し

shi

[shee]

do (stem)

The stem of する, used to turn nouns like 確認 into verbs such as 'to check.'

Example

確認しお願いします。

Please check it.

て

[teh]

te-form ending

This て makes the phrase a gentle request or friendly instruction: please take care.

Example

てはお気をつけての終わりです。

て is the ending of お気をつけて.

い

[ee]

to be; ongoing state

Part of the pattern expressing a current included state.

Example

税金もい入っています。

Tax is also included.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.

Example

予約を確認します。

I will confirm the reservation.

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