Why is Japan obsessed with punctuality? What if you are late?

Why is Japan obsessed with punctuality? What if you are late?
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時間に厳しい日本。もし時間に遅れたらどうなると思いますか?時間に関する表現を学びながら会話のリスニング力も鍛えましょう!This discussion delved into how deeply ingrained punctuality is in Japanese culture. In Japan, being on time often means arriving a few minutes early.

1. 時間に関する表現

時間(じかん)(まも)る: To honor/observe time
時間(じかん)(まも)らない: To not honor/observe time
ギリギリまで: Until the last minute
ゴロゴロする: To lounge around
時間(じかん)にルーズ: Loose about time
時間(じかん)(どお)り: On time

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

日本では「5分前集合」が一般的ですが、あなたの国ではどうですか?その理由は何だと思いますか?
"In Japan, it's common to gather '5 minutes before the meeting time', what about in your country? What do you think is the reason for this?"

日本の公共交通機関は時間通りに来ることで有名です。他の国での公共交通機関の経験はどうでしたか?
"Public transportation in Japan is famous for its punctuality. How has your experience been with public transportation in other countries you've visited?"

電車が数分遅れるだけでアナウンスが流れる日本の習慣について、どう思いますか?
"What do you think about the Japanese custom of making announcements even when the train is only a few minutes late?"

遅刻をすると信用が失われると考える日本の価値観についてどう思いますか?
"What do you think about the Japanese value that being late can lead to a loss of trust?"

大都市での早歩きや早口について、あなたはどう感じますか?それが人の行動や性格にどのような影響を与えると思いますか?
"How do you feel about the fast walking and fast talking in big cities? What kind of impact do you think this has on people's behavior and personality?"

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