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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target
©KYODO Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spouse /spouz/ [noun] – a person’s husband or wife The company’s policy regarding benefits for spouses of employees with less than two years of service has been a topic of discussion among the staff. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – a specific point, level, or limit After years of hard work, she finally reached the threshold of success she had always dreamed of. premium /PREE-mee-uhm/ [noun] – an amount of money paid to get insurance Simon pays a monthly premium for his health insurance coverage. diminished /duh-MI-nuhsht/ [adjective] – reduced or decreased in size, amount, or importance…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target
©KYODO Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about the concept of wages? How do wages contribute to an individual’s economic well-being? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. objective /uhb-JEK-tiv/ [noun] – something that you plan to do or achieve His primary objective was to complete the project ahead of schedule and within budget. economist /ih-KON-uh-mist/ [noun] – a person who studies or has a special knowledge of economics The renowned economist was invited to give a lecture on the global economic outlook at the prestigious university. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb] –…
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Mount Fuji struggles with overtourism
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The scale of the natural disaster was unprecedented, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time The city experienced an influx of tourists during the holiday season, leading to crowded streets and busy shops. explicit /ik-SPLIS-it/ [adjective] – clear and exact The instructions for assembling the furniture were explicit, making the task straightforward and easy to complete. staggering /STAG-uh-ring/ [adjective] – very shocking and surprising The…
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Mount Fuji struggles with overtourism
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen Mount Fuji? Does Mount Fuji play a significant role in Japanese culture, history, and folklore? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 rule /rool/ [noun] – an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do In this company, punctuality is a strict rule, and employees are expected to arrive on time every day. strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or…
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Mount Fuji struggles with overtourism
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you already know or associate with Mount Fuji, both in terms of its physical characteristics and its cultural significance? What role does Mount Fuji play in Japanese culture or history? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strain /streyn/ [noun] – a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage The bridge showed signs of strain after the heavy storm, prompting engineers to assess its structural integrity. descend /dih-SEND/ [verb] – to go or come down The hikers carefully descended the steep mountain trail,…
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Japan’s teamLab is set to launch an updated digital museum in Tokyo’s mega complex
©Reuters/KIM KYUNG-HOON Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the term “digital museum”? How do you imagine it might be different from a traditional museum? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. beneath /bih-NEETH/ [preposition] – in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something The treasure was hidden beneath the old oak tree. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc. The construction of the new bridge is progressing ahead of schedule. medical /MED-i-kuhl / [adjective] – related to…
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Japan’s teamLab is set to launch an updated digital museum in Tokyo’s mega complex
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Japan’s teamLab is set to launch an updated digital museum in Tokyo’s mega complex
©Reuters/KIM KYUNG-HOON Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever visited a museum before? Do you know what “digital art” means? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 builder /BIL-der/ [noun] – a person whose job it is to make buildings The skilled builder constructed a sturdy bridge across the river. central /SEN-truhl / [adjective] – in, at, from, or near the center or most important part of something The central park in the city is a favorite spot for picnics. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs,…
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