New Japanese Words
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There’s a lot of Japanese terms used in Lean … why?
Typically, these terms are used (and misused) in order to convey broad concepts with iconic (representative) terminology. Once properly explained, the term KANBAN can be more descriptive than THOSE LITTLE CARDS WHICH HELP US CONTROL PRODUCT MOVES. However, use of these terms can have a negative effect, especially if the culture of a particular organization is predisposed against all things non-American. Choose carefully the training methods (and terms) you use when conveying lean tools and methods, and you will have a much easier time during your lean implementation.
Well now you can add some more!
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I like:
- kuki ga yomenai: can’t read between the lines or can’t sense the atmosphere
- shouganai: it couldn’t be helped
- kyousei: symbiosis
- do gen ka sen to ikan: something needs to be done
- kawaigari: to cherish or take under one’s wing
- kokumin o kitai ni kotaeraremashita: I lived up to the people’s expectations
- sonna no kankei nee: It doesn’t matter!
Popularity: 22% [?]
