How to say "coordination" in Japanese

• 調整ちょうせいJLPT N2approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbCovers coordination in the sense of adjusting, fine-tuning, or reconciling different schedules, conditions, or interests so they fit together. This is often the word you want for arranging or harmonizing things.
  シートを自分じぶんに合あうように調整ちょうせいしてください。↗

  Please adjust the seat to fit you.
• 連携れんけいCommon
  noun, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers coordination as cooperation or collaboration between people, teams, or organizations working toward a shared goal. Use this when 'coordinate with another group' is the meaning.
• コーディネートCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbThe loanword, typically for coordinating an outfit or for arranging and putting things together. It is the natural choice in fashion contexts; a katakana plural or verb form is common in speech.
• 管制かんせいCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbRefers to control or coordination exercised by the state or an authority, as in air traffic control. Only rarely the right word for everyday senses of 'coordination'; it is really about official control.
• 整合せいごうCommon
  suru verb, intransitive verb, no-adjectiveCovers coordination as integration or conformity, making things consistent or aligned with each other. Suits technical or formal contexts such as aligning policies, plans, or systems.

Use 調整 for adjusting or reconciling things, 連携 for cooperation between people or groups, 「コーディネート」 for outfits and arranging, 管制 for official control such as traffic or airspace, and 整合 for alignment or integration.

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• 調整ちょうせいadjustment
• 連携れんけいcooperation
• コーディネートcoordinate
• 管制かんせいcontrol (by the state)
• 整合せいごうadjustment
• 協調きょうちょうcooperation
• 連係れんけいconnection
• コーデcoordination
• コーディネーションcoordination
• アジャストadjustment
• まとまりunity
• 取り纏めとりまとめcollecting
• 対応たいおうsuitability
• 彩りいろどりcolor scheme
• アンサンブルharmony (between performers)
• 連係プレーれんけいプレー(close) cooperation