word
Japanese
Poka-Yoke
POH-kah YOH-keh
/ˈpoʊkɑː ˈjoʊkɛ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pokayoke
Dictionary meaning
A Japanese term for a mistake-proofing mechanism that helps an operator avoid errors during manufacturing
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