This document discusses Japanese terms related to lean and agile principles. It begins with asking the reader to list work-related Japanese words or phrases they know. It then explores the meaning of various terms like andon, anzen, gemba, hansei, heijunka, hoshinkanri, jidoka, kaizen, kanban, kata, muda/mura/muri, obeya, pokayoke, shu-ha-ri, yatai and yokoten. At the end, it suggests takeaways for the reader and provides additional resources for learning more about lean concepts and their origins in Japanese industry.