Category: TechnologyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate

革新

/kakushin/Roman

English meaning: Innovation

Japanese Definition

(日本語)

革新とは、新しい方法・思想・製品を導入する行為である。日本は「改善(カイゼン)」——製品・工程を継続的に改良する手法——に優れる。トヨタ生産方式(JIT・リーン生産)と品質管理手法は世界の製造業を変革した。

English Definition

The introduction of new methods, ideas, or products. Japan excels in incremental innovation (Kaizen) — continuous improvement of products and processes. Japanese companies pioneered lean manufacturing, just-in-time production (Toyota Production System), and quality management methods that transformed global manufacturing.

Example

日本の改善の文化は世界中の製造業に影響を与えました。

In English: Japan's culture of Kaizen has influenced manufacturing worldwide.

Synonyms

  • 改革
  • イノベーション

Antonyms / Opposites

  • 保守
  • 現状維持

Literary Heritage

春風や 堤長うして 家遠し

/Harukaze ya / tsutsumi nagaku shite / ie tōshi/

The spring breeze — the embankment is long, the house is far.

Yosa Buson · Haiku Poet and Painter · 18th century CE

Buson Zenshu (Complete Works of Buson)

Buson Zenshu, haiku on the harmony of craft and nature, 18th century CE

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