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is a Japanese cultural concept usually translated into English as "harmony". It implies a peaceful unity and conformity within a social group, in which members prefer the continuation of a harmonious community over their personal interests. The kanji character is also a name for "Japan; Japanese", replacing the original graphic pejorative transcription Wa 倭 "dwarf/submissive people". ''Wa'' is considered integral to Japanese society, and derives from traditional Japanese family values. Individuals who break the idea of ''wa'' to further their own purposes are brought in line either overtly or covertly, by reprimands from a superior or by their family or colleagues tacit disapproval. Hierarchical structures exist in Japanese society primarily to ensure the continuation of ''wa''. Public disagreement with the party line is generally suppressed in the interests of preserving the communal harmony. Japanese businesses encourage ''wa'' in the workplace, with employees typically given a career for life in order to foster a strong association with their colleagues and firm.〔 Rewards and bonuses are usually given to groups, rather than individuals, further enforcing the concept of group unity.〔 和 is also the theme of the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan, in summer 2015. ==See also== * Harmonious society 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Wa (Japanese culture)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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