Kanban means________in Japanese?

The correct answer is B. Signal card. The word 'Kanban' is Japanese for 'signal card' or 'visual signal.' It originated in Toyota's manufacturing system where physical cards were used to signal the need to move materials or begin production. 'Visual card' (C) is close but the precise translation is 'signal card.'

Submitted by andres_qro· Apr 18, 2026Agile Principles and Mindset

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AUser Story
BSignal card
CVisual card
DProduction Line

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Explanation

The word 'Kanban' is Japanese for 'signal card' or 'visual signal.' It originated in Toyota's manufacturing system where physical cards were used to signal the need to move materials or begin production. 'Visual card' (C) is close but the precise translation is 'signal card.'

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