🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

異文化理解能力

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ibunka rikai nōryoku

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cross-Cultural Competence/krɔsˈkʌltʃərəl ˈkɒmpɪtəns/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"異文化理解能力は国際ビジネスで重要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

    "In today's globalized world, cross-cultural competence is essential for successful international business."
  2. 2

    A set of skills and knowledge that enables individuals to navigate cultural differences and foster mutual respect.

    "Training programs often focus on developing cross-cultural competence to enhance teamwork in diverse environments."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cross-cultural' combines 'cross', from Old Norse 'kross', meaning 'to intersect', and 'cultural', from Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'refinement'. 'Competence' derives from Latin 'competentem', meaning 'suitable' or 'qualified'. The phrase emerged in the late 20th century as globalization increased interactions among diverse cultures.

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🇫🇷French → English

Compétence interculturelle

Transliteration: kɔ̃.pɛ.tɑ̃s ɛ̃.tɛʁ.kyl.tʁɛl

"La compétence interculturelle est cruciale dans les affaires internationales."

🇩🇪German → English

Interkulturelle Kompetenz

Transliteration: ɪntɐkʊlˈtʃʊʁələ kɔmpɛˈt͡sɛnts

"Interkulturelle Kompetenz ist wichtig für den Erfolg im internationalen Geschäft."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Competenza interculturale

Transliteration: kompe'tɛntsa interkul'tura.le

"La competenza interculturale è fondamentale per lavorare in team internazionali."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Competencia intercultural

Transliteration: kompe'tenθja i̞nteɾkul'tuɾal

"La competencia intercultural es esencial en el mundo empresarial actual."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Competência intercultural

Transliteration: kõpe'tẽsɨɐ ĩteʁkuɾ'taɾaw

"A competência intercultural é crucial para o sucesso nos negócios internacionais."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

संस्कृति-आधारित क्षमता

Transliteration: Sanskr̥ti-ādhārit kṣamatā

"संस्कृति-आधारित क्षमता आज के वैश्विक व्यापार में महत्वपूर्ण है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

跨文化能力

Transliteration: kuà wénhuà nénglì

"跨文化能力在国际商务中至关重要。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

문화 간 역량

Transliteration: munhwa gan yeonglyang

"문화 간 역량은 국제 비즈니스에서 매우 중요합니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

異文化理解能力

Transliteration: Ibunka rikai nōryoku

"異文化理解能力は国際ビジネスで重要です。"

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