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wa

noun
1
A cultural value in Japanese society that emphasises group harmony over individual interests.
"The concept of wa shapes how decisions are made in many Japanese workplaces."
2
An ethnic group native to parts of Myanmar and China.
"The Wa people maintain their own distinct language and traditions."

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In plain EnglishMost often refers to the Japanese cultural ideal of group harmony, or to the Wa ethnic group of Southeast Asia.

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