The Shape of Language, The Shape of Thought

The contrast is illuminating:
Military/Western
Asian Alternatives
Target customers
Cultivate relationships (Guanxi)
Capture market share
Create three-way value (Sanpo Yoshi)
Deploy resources
Align with natural flow (Wu Wei)
Attack/defend position
Maintain harmony (Wa, Inwha)
Execute strategy
Prepare the ground (Nemawashi)
Dominate competition
Continuous self-improvement (Kaizen)
Hit objectives
Find purpose (Ikigai)

Japanese Concepts

Kaizen (改善) — Continuous Improvement
Nemawashi (根回し) — Preparing the Ground
Sanpo Yoshi (三方よし) — Three-Way Satisfaction
Wa (和) — Harmony
Ikigai (生き甲斐) — Reason for Being

Chinese Concepts

Guanxi (关系) — Relationship Networks
Wu Wei (無為) — Effortless Action
Mianzi (面子) — Face

Korean Concepts

Inwha (인화) — Harmony Among Equals