kaizen

[ kahy-zen ]

noun

1. a business philosophy or system that is based on making positive changes on a regular basis, as to improve productivity.
2. an approach to one’s personal or social life that focuses on continuous improvement.

kaizen

/ kaɪˈzɛn /

noun

1. a philosophy of continuous improvement of working practices that underlies total quality management and just-in-time business techniques

Word History and Origins

Origin of kaizen¹

From Japanese: literally, “continuous improvement”

Word History and Origins

Origin of kaizen¹

literally: improvement