word
Japanese
Business
kaizen
KY-zen
ˈkaɪzɛnListen
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Syllable breakdown
kaizen
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Dictionary meaning
A Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement in small, incremental steps.
History and origin
Japanese — 'kai' (change) + 'zen' (good).
Examples
- Toyota's manufacturing success is often attributed to its kaizen culture of constant small improvements.
Common mispronunciations
KAY-zenKY-zun
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