Japanese phrases

Kaizen is a compound of two Japanese words that together translate as "good change" or "improvement." However, Kaizen has come to mean "continuous improvement" through its association with lean methodology and principles. Kaizen has its origins in post-World War II Japanese quality circles.

Nana korobi, ya oki" is a Japanese proverb that translates to "fall seven times, get up eight

Ichi-go ichi-e (Japanese: 一期一会, pronounced [it͡ɕi. ɡo it͡ɕi. e], lit. "one time, one meeting") is a Japanese four-character idiom (yojijukugo) that describes a cultural concept of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment.