5S Definitions Japanese Term English Equivalent Meaning in Japanese Context Seiri Tidiness Throw away all rubbish and unrelated materials in the workplace Seiton Orderliness Set everything in proper place for quick retrieval and storage Seiso Cleanliness Clean the workplace; everyone should be a janitor Seiketsu Standardization Standardize the way of maintaining cleanliness Shitsuke Discipline Practice 'Five S' daily - make it a way of life; this also means 'commitment'.