Meaning and Usage
"協力" (きょうりょく) means cooperation or collaboration, often implying working together towards a common goal. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Common Contexts
You will see "協力" used in workplace settings, community activities, or any situation where teamwork is essential. For example, police asking for public cooperation or colleagues collaborating on a project.
Collocations and Patterns
- 協力する: to cooperate or collaborate
- 協力を求める: to ask for cooperation
- 協力なしには: without cooperation
These patterns help express requests, conditions, or actions involving cooperation.
Nuance and Register
"協力" is neutral and polite, suitable for formal and casual conversations. It emphasizes mutual effort rather than one-sided help.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "協力" with "助ける" (to help). "協力" implies working together, while "助ける" can be one-sided assistance. Use "協力" when emphasizing teamwork.