The Persistence of Fax in Japan: A Blend of Old and New #121

ファックスを使ったことがありますか?Have you every used fax before?Discover the intriguing role of fax machines in modern-day Japan. From personal anecdotes to broader cultural insights, this episode explores why this seemingly outdated technology remains prevalent in Japanese society.

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単語 (Vocabulary)

ファックス - Fax
デジタル化(か) - Digitalization
アナログ- Analog
通信 (つうしん) - Telecommunication
技術 (ぎじゅつ) - Technology
書類 (しょるい) - Document
スキャン - Scan
伝統 (でんとう) - Tradition
老舗 (しにせ) - Long-established Business
取引先 (とりひきさき) - Client
高齢者 (こうれいしゃ) - Elderly
変化 (へんか) - Change

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

ファックスを実際(じっさい)()たことがありますか?
Have you ever actually seen a fax machine?

ファックスとメールを使(つか)用途(ようと)として、どんな(ちが)いがあると(おも)いますか?
What differences do you think there are between the uses of fax and email?

(いま)でもファックスを使(つか)会社(かいしゃ)組織(そしき)がある理由(りゆう)(なに)だと(おも)いますか?
Why do you think there are still companies and organizations that use fax today?

将来的(しょうらいてき)にファックスは完全(かんぜん)()くなると(おも)いますか?それとも、ある程度(ていど)(のこ)(つづ)けると(おも)いますか?
Do you think fax will eventually disappear completely, or do you think it will continue to exist to some extent?

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