歩かよけ

English translation: Fool proofing

10:30 Apr 10, 2015
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Japanese term or phrase: 歩かよけ
The term 歩かよけ appeared in a table I am presently translating. The Context is R歩かよけ装置設置(~6未)。I would like to learn the Yomikata as well.
HelenCX
India
Local time: 14:15
English translation:Fool proofing
Explanation:
Fool proofing is a commonly used translation of 歩かよけ. The yomikata is ポカヨケ[pokayoke].
The measures or devices used to prevent silly mistake in any process or function are refereed to as [ 歩かよけ/ ポカヨケ: fool proofing]
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Milind Joshi
Local time: 14:15
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有難う、ミリンドさん!
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Summary of answers provided
5 +2error proofing
iwamoto (X)
4 +1Fool proofing
Milind Joshi
3mistake-proofing
Port City
Summary of reference entries provided
FYI
cinefil

Discussion entries: 2





  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
error proofing


Explanation:
"歩かよけ" is "ポカよけ."


    Reference: http://www.weblio.jp/content/%E3%83%9D%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A8%E3%...
iwamoto (X)
Japan
Local time: 17:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Japanese
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Gibney
6 hrs

agree  Chrisso (X)
1 day 17 hrs
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18 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Fool proofing


Explanation:
Fool proofing is a commonly used translation of 歩かよけ. The yomikata is ポカヨケ[pokayoke].
The measures or devices used to prevent silly mistake in any process or function are refereed to as [ 歩かよけ/ ポカヨケ: fool proofing]

Milind Joshi
Local time: 14:15
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in MarathiMarathi
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
有難う、ミリンドさん!

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agree  Chrisso (X)
1 day 1 hr
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21 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
mistake-proofing


Explanation:
Although "fool-proofing" and "error-proofing" are also correct, "mistake-proofing" is by far the most frequently used term for ポカヨケ.
http://www.qualitytrainingportal.com/resources/mistake-proof...
http://asq.org/learn-about-quality/process-analysis-tools/ov...

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Note added at 1 day22 hrs (2015-04-12 08:46:42 GMT)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poka-yoke

Port City
New Zealand
Native speaker of: Native in JapaneseJapanese
PRO pts in category: 60
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Asker: Thank You for the reply, Port City San!!

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Reference comments


4 days
Reference: FYI

Reference information:
http://www.thetoyotasystem.com/lean_inventions/poka_yoke-you...’t-go-wrong.php

cinefil
Japan
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in JapaneseJapanese
PRO pts in category: 311
Note to reference poster
Asker: Thank you Cinefil!!

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