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Shokunin

Literal Translation
(職人) A craftsperson or artisan — someone who has dedicated years to mastering a specific craft. The shokunin spirit is the Japanese cultural ideal of craft mastery: sustained practice, continuous refinement, the prioritisation of quality over speed. Miyamoto's game design reflects this.