政治問題について話してみよう

Talking about political issues
外国人の友人と日本の政治問題について話しています。
政治問題について海外の方と話す際は、相手の文化を理解した上で、相手を尊重しつつ自分の意見を伝えたいですね。
What do you think about the political issue that's been in the news recently?
 
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What do you think about the political issue that's been in the news recently?

I am too busy to check the politics issue now.
So only information I got from are the news or internet.
As far as I know, currently the supporting rate of Ms.Takaichi is quite good.
So I would like to continue this momentum long time.
Because if cabinet change frequently same as usual in Japan, people from all over the world will not believe in Japan.

自然な表現

I am too busy to check    political issues now, so the only information I get is from the news or the internet. As far as I know, currently, the support rate of Ms. Takaichi is quite good.  I would like this momentum to continue for a long time  because if the cabinet changes frequently,    as is usual in Japan, people from all over the world will not believe in Japan.

1. Removed the unnecessary article.
2. It is best to express this word as an adjective here.
3. Since you are referring to multiple issues, the noun becomes plural.
4. Replaced the full stop with a comma to join the sentences since they are linked.
5, 8 & 16. Since you are referring to specific things, the definite article is used.
6. Since this is a present-day action, the verb is expressed in the present tense.
7. Since "information" is an uncountable noun, this is the verb to use. Also, it has been moved so that it comes before the preposition "from."
9 & 18. A comma is needed to separate the clauses.
10. It is best to express this word as a noun here.
11. A space is needed between the title and the person's name.
12. Changed the word order to improve clarity.
13. This preposition is needed to indicate a length of time.
14. An indefinite article is needed with a singular non-specific noun.
15. Removed the full stop to join the sentences since they are closely related.
17. This is the conjugated verb to use with the noun "cabinet."
19. Removed this word as it is unnecessary.
20. Added this verb to complete the phrase here.

(NB: When writing a paragraph in general, it is best to write continuously instead of writing each sentence in a separate line.)
It is certainly true that political stability plays a massive role in how a nation is perceived. Do you feel that Prime Minister Takaichi’s specific platform offers the kind of reliability that would resonate well with investors?

I am not familiar with Ms. Takaichi's specific strategy, but what the important point is she has a good supporting rate. Saying about platform, I think Mr.Koizumi who was the prime miniser in the past was the best. His son fought against Ms. Takaichi but he failed to be selected as a leader of the major party in Japan.

自然な表現

I am not familiar with Ms. Takaichi's specific strategy, but    the important point is that she has a good support rate.    I think Mr. Koizumi, who was the prime minister in the past, was the best. His son fought against Ms. Takaichi, but he failed to be selected as a leader of the major party in Japan.

1 & 4. Removed these words as they are unnecessary.
2. This word is needed to indicate what the important point is.
3. It is best to express this word as a noun in this context.
5. A space is needed between the title and the person's name.
6. Corrected the spelling.
7 & 8. A comma is needed to separate the clauses.
You seem to focus more on support and leadership style than policies. Do you think frequent cabinet changes affect Japan’s global image more than the actual political decisions?

Yes, few people in the world cannot follow the name of the prime minister of Japan. Which will result in the image that politics in Japan is not volatile. That is harmful for Japan.

自然な表現

Yes, a few people in the world can follow the name of the prime minister of Japan, which results in the image that politics in Japan is    volatile. That is harmful for Japan.

1. An indefinite article is needed with a singular non-specific noun.
2. This is the correct modal verb since you are saying only a small number of people are able to do this.
3. Replaced the full stop with a comma to join the sentences since they are linked.
4. Since this is a regularly occurring action, the verb is expressed in the simple present tense.
5. Removed this word, as you are confirming the volatility of Japanese politics.
That’s true, frequent changes can create confusion internationally. Do you think Japan should focus on longer-term leadership to strengthen its image abroad?

I think so and hope so too.
I hope that Ms.Takaichi will use strong readership to boost Japanese economy.
Otherwise,Japan will be straggle with aging population.

自然な表現

I think so and hope so too. I hope that Ms. Takaichi will use strong leadership to boost the Japanese economy. Otherwise, Japan will    struggle with its aging population.

1. A space is needed between the title and the person's name.
2. Corrected the word, which refers to the ability to lead. "Readership" refers to the number or type of people who read a written publication.
3. Since this is a specific economy, the definite article is used.
4. Removed the unnecessary verb.
5. Corrected the word, which means to have difficulty in handling a situation. "Straggle" means to move slowly so as to remain behind other people.
6. This possessive pronoun is needed to indicate that the ageing population belongs to Japan.

(NB: When writing a paragraph in general, it is best to write continuously instead of writing each sentence in a separate line.)
You are highlighting an important issue, strong leadership and stability could help Japan deal with challenges like the aging population. It also connects to economic confidence. What kind of actions do you think would best support the economy in this situation?

I think we had better export Japanese automobiles quite a lot using current weak Japanese yen.Japanese automoblile is very famous because of its durability.

自然な表現

I think we had better export Japanese automobiles quite a lot, using the currently weak Japanese yen. Japanese automobiles are very famous because of their durability.

1. You can also phrase it like this: "our best bet is to export Japanese automobiles as much as possible."
2. Since this is a specific currency, the definite article is used.
3. It is best to express this word as an adverb here.
4. Corrected the spelling. The noun is also plural since you are referring to all Japanese automobiles in general.
5. Since "automobiles" is plural, this is the verb to use.
6. This is the correct possessive pronoun to use since "automobiles" is plural.
  • mode((動作や行為の)やり方、流儀)
  • position(立場、地位、身分、姿勢、見解、情勢 )
  • stand(態度、気持ち)
  • impassioned(情熱の込もった、熱烈な)
  • rally((名)[政党・労働組合などの]集会、大会、総会(動)集まる、再結集する)
  • nationalistic(国家主義的な、民族主義的な)
  • rhetoric(修辞法)
  • extremist(過激主義者、過激派)
  • rational((人が)理性的な、道理をわきまえた、冷静な)
  • progressive((名)進歩主義者(形)前進する、〔考え方などが〕進歩的な、進歩主義の)
  • I'm concerned about the increasingly hostile environment within our own central government.(中央政府内でいっそう敵対する環境を心配しています。)
  • We need to take a more progressive approach towards these domestic issues.(このような国内の問題に対しては、もっと進歩的なアプローチをとる必要があります。)
  • We need to view this issue from a more global perspective.(私たちは、この問題をよりグローバルな視点でとらえる必要があります。)
  • How much of what he says is just pure political rhetoric?(彼の言っていることのどのくらいが単なる政治的修辞なんだろう?)
  • When, exactly, did "nationalism" become a dirty word?(いつ「国家(愛国)主義」は禁句になったんだろう?)
  • We need to take a stand against government corruption and arrogance.(我々は政府の腐敗と傲慢さに対して、きちんと態度を示す必要があります。)
  • The future of Japan rests in the hands of its youth.(日本の将来は若者たちの手にゆだねられている。)
  • Do you think Japan should be flexing its muscles a bit more when dealing with territorial disputes?(日本は領土問題について取り組む際にもう少し威力を示すべきだと思う?)
  • What steps can the government take to get more people interested and involved in politics?(もっと多くの人々が政治に関心を持って関わるようにするには政府は何をすべきでしょうか。)
  • What do you think of Japan's response to North Korea's latest threat?(北朝鮮の脅しに対する日本の反応をどう思いますか。)

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