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kaizen

Noun CEFR B1
ˈkaɪˌzən

Definitions

  1. A Japanese business practice of continuous improvement in performance and productivity.
  2. Continuous improvement generally.

Equivalents

Françaiskaizen
Portuguêskaizen
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日本語改善

Examples

“This is a big mistake⟳, because Japanese railways were largely built using British equipment and technology. But what they have⟳ done since is ruthlessly improve⟳ and refine it, using Kaizen principles.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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