The Japanese work culture: shokunin - a true master of his craft

If we try to translate the Japanese word "shokunin» (shokunin) into Russian, you get something like the "master of his craft." But this concept contains a deeper meaning. Rank shokunina deserve a man who will be able to find a balance between the provision of products or services of the highest quality and dedication to the community, ie, help to improve the lives of others people. By this status must be very long to go, you can not get it for a couple of days.

Here's how to decode the word famous Japanese wood carver Toshio Odat (Toshio Odate):

The Japanese word "shokunin" literally means "master", "craftsman". But such literal description can not fully express the profound meaning of this concept. Shokunin obliged not only an excellent knowledge of their skills, but have a special social consciousness and stance. Shokunin undertakes to work as best as it can only be for the good of the people. We are talking about the material or spiritual - whether shokunina responsibility is the best way to meet their obligations.

Shokunin - it's a lifestyle, a way of thinking, personality - everything that affects a person's interaction with the world. We already wrote about the master Jiro - the best sushi chefs in Japan. It is an inspiring story about a true shokunina.

Jiro, like many other Japanese professionals, says that there shokunin kishitsu, which can be translated as "the soul of the master." The Japanese believe that there is nothing shameful in any profession, if you're doing a good job and feel for her pride. Highly respected in Japan are watchmen, electricians and other laborers, because they live their shokunin kishitsu. That they do, they take pride in their work, because it put in it all my strength and all my soul.

About shokuninov can say just as Captain Nathan Olgrin said of the samurai in the movie "The Last Samurai":

Once they wake up, they are fully committed to the perfect execution of the job that stands today in front of them.

Try to open a shokunin kishitsu. Try to do your job as well as possible. You'd be surprised how much joy and moral satisfaction it can bring.

Have a good day!