Japan's Economic Path: Choices and Consequences #240

Moshi Moshi Yusuke discusses Japan's unique economic choices over the last 30 years, contrasting them with Western strategies. Discover why Japan took a different approach and the potential implications for the future, from space development to addressing the declining birthrate.

Japan's Economic Path: Choices and Consequences #240
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A quick note: Many Japanese people tend to avoid discussing politics, and I’m one of them. I only talk about it with very close friends. I recommend having these kinds of conversations only if you’re confident in your relationship with the person (or if you’re sure you’ll never see them again 😅)

単語 (Vocabulary)

政治・経済 (Politics & Economy)

  • 政治 (せいじ) - Politics
  • 景気 (けいき) - Economic conditions
  • 予想する (よそうする) - To predict, To forecast
  • 対策をとる (たいさくをとる) - To take measures, To take action
  • 宇宙開発 (うちゅうかいはつ) - Space development
  • 投資する (とうしする) - To invest
  • 投資 (とうし) - Investment
  • 政策 (せいさく) - Policy
  • 犯罪者 (はんざいしゃ) - Criminal
  • 政府 (せいふ) - Government

社会・人口 (Society & Population)

  • 人口 (じんこう) - Population
  • 移民 (いみん) - Immigrant
  • 正解 (せいかい) - Correct answer
  • 特化する (とっかする) - To specialize
  • ヘイトスピーチ - Hate speech
  • 維持する (いじする) - To maintain
  • 極端 (きょくたん) - Extreme
  • 国力 (こくりょく) - National strength
  • 不良 (ふりょう) - Troublemaker
  • 警察 (けいさつ) - Police

経営・企業 (Business & Enterprises)

  • 最善策 (さいぜんさく) - Best solution
  • 衰退する (すいたいする) - To decline, To deteriorate
  • 安全地帯 (あんぜんちたい) - Safe zone
  • 立地 (りっち) - Location
  • 人材 (じんざい) - Human resources, Talent
  • 中小企業 (ちゅうしょうきぎょう) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • 少子化 (しょうしか) - Declining birthrate
  • 貢献する (こうけんする) - To contribute
  • 今更 (いまさら) - At this point, Too late
  • 定年を迎える (ていねんをむかえる) - To reach retirement age

投資・財政 (Investment & Finance)

  • 先行投資 (せんこうとうし) - Early investment
  • 国債 (こくさい) - Government bonds
  • 回収する (かいしゅうする) - To recover, To collect
  • 有効 (ゆうこう) - Effective
  • 政治理論 (せいじりろん) - Political theory

日常会話・感情 (Everyday Conversation & Emotions)

  • 億劫 (おっくう) - Troublesome, Bothersome
  • 応募 (おうぼ) - Application
  • 不利 (ふり) - Disadvantageous
  • 本気 (ほんき) - Serious
  • 人生相談 (じんせいそうだん) - Life counseling

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

日本(にほん)が「(なに)もしない」という経済(けいざい)政策(せいさく)(えら)んだことについて、どう(おも)いますか?(ほか)(くに)のように積極的(せっきょくてき)(たい)(さく)()るべきだったと(おも)いますか?
What do you think about Japan choosing a "do nothing" economic policy? Do you think Japan should have taken more proactive measures like other countries?

ヨーロッパの移民(いみん)政策(せいさく)について、ゆうすけさんは「失敗(しっぱい)だった」と()っていますが、どう(おも)いますか?その理由(りゆう)(おし)えてください。
Yusuke-san mentioned that Europe's immigration policy was a "failure." What are your thoughts on this? Please explain your reasoning.

日本(にほん)移民(いみん)をあまり()()れないことは、長期的(ちょうきてき)()(くに)発展(はってん)にどのような影響(えいきょう)(あた)えると(おも)いますか?
What impact do you think Japan's reluctance to accept immigrants will have on the country's development in the long term?

()ども1()たり1,000(まん)(えん)支援金(しえんきん)提供(ていきょう)するという提案(ていあん)について、どう(おも)いますか?それが少子化(しょうしか)対策(たいさく)解決策(かいけつさく)になると(おも)いますか?
What do you think about the proposal to provide 10 million yen per child? Do you think this could be a solution to Japan's declining birthrate?

日本(にほん)物価(ぶっか)(やす)さが「不良(ふりょう)外国人(がいこくじん)」を増加(ぞうか)させる要因(よういん)になるという意見(いけん)について、どう(おも)いますか?対策(たいさく)必要(ひつよう)だと(おも)いますか?
What is your opinion on the idea that Japan's low cost of living may lead to an increase in "troublemaking foreigners"? Do you think any measures are necessary?

日本(にほん)中小企業(ちゅうしょうきぎょう)技術力(ぎじゅつりょく)勤勉(きんべん)さを()かすために、どのような産業(さんぎょう)分野(ぶんや)投資(とうし)するのが()いと(おも)いますか?
Which industrial sectors do you think Japan should invest in to make the most of its small and medium-sized enterprises' technical skills and work ethic?

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