5S is the name of a workplace organization methodology that uses five Japanese words. These Japanese words have been converted in English to Sorting, Setting-in-Order, Shining, Standardizing and Sustaining the Discipline.

“5S”是使用5個日語詞匯整理工作場所的方法。這5個詞匯在英語里的表述是Sorting（整理）、 Setting-in-Order（整頓）、 Shining（清掃）、Standardizing（清潔）、 Sustaining the Discipline（守紀）。

"Sorting" means to keep only essential items and eliminate things not required.

Sorting（整理）指在作業區域內只放置必要物品，清除無用物品。

"Set-in-Order" means there should be a place for everything and everything should be in its place. And the places should be easily-accessible.

Setting-in-Order（整頓）指每件物品均有規定的放置點，每件物品都應位于該放置點。而且，該放置點應該是便于拿放的位置。

"Shining" means to clean the workspace and all equipment, and keep it clean.

Shining（清掃）指時常清掃工作場所和用具，保持清潔。

"Standardizing" means to maintain the Sorting, Setting-in-Order and Shining.

Standardizing（清潔）指堅持整理、整頓、清掃。

"Sustaining the Discipline" means to accustom everyone to follow set rules and procedures.

Sustaining the Discipline（守紀）指養成正確遵守所規定的規則和流程的習慣。

Implementing the 5S will lead to increase in productivity, safety and quality of products.

實行這5點，就能提升工廠的生產效率、安全性和質量了。