3. a rise in temperature. 4. to cause to increase in temperature. Heat is associated with molecular motion, and is generated in various ways, including combustion, friction, chemical action, and radiation. The total absence of heat is absolute zero, at which all molecular activity ceases. Body Heat. Heat Production. Body heat is the byproduct of the metabolic processes of the body. The hormones thyroxine and epinephrine increase metabolism and consequently increase body heat. Muscular activity also produces body heat.
Shokunin. Shokunin is a Japanese word for artisan or craftsman, which also implies a pride in one's own work. In the words of shokunin Tashio Odate: Shokunin means not only having technical skill, but also implies an attitude and social consciousness... a social obligation to work his best for the general welfare of the people, [an] obligation both material and spiritual.
Prefectures of Japan (é½éåºç, todÅfuken) are one of the basic local entities of Japan. There are the 47 subdivisions of the island nation. Prefectures are the governmental bodies of Japan which are larger than cities, towns, and villages.