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September 29, 2026 / Last updated : October 24, 2026 Shirokuma Japanese Craftsmen

Japanese Construction Terms: The Words You’ll Hear on Site

Japanese construction terms you’ll actually hear on site: the words for materials, tools and signals, and how to ask when you’re lost.

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SHIROKUMA

Construction team lead in Japan

Hi, I'm Shirokuma, which means "polar bear" in Japanese. I spent years as a site supervisor on hospitals, industrial plants, and food factories. Now I share how Japanese job sites really work, in plain English.

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