経済問題について話してみよう

Talking about economic issues
外国人の友人と日本の経済問題について話しています。
将来の日本の経済について聞かれました。未来の景気はどうなるのでしょうか。
What do you think about Japan's economy for the future?
 
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What do you think about Japan's economy for the future?

I was shocked by the new government data that two in five homeless people in Japan want to continue to live on the streets. Officials spoke to almost 1,200 country's homeless people in November 2021. 41 percent said they want to continue living on the street. Moreover, compared to 18% want to find a place to live and a job to support themselves. Don't you think it surprising that 41% of Japan's homeless want to continue live on the street?

自然な表現

I was shocked by the new government data that two in five homeless people in Japan want to continue to live on the streets. Officials spoke to almost 1,200 country's homeless people in November 2021. 41 percent said they want to continue living on the street. Moreover, compared to 18% want to find a place to live and a job to support themselves. Don't you think it surprising that 41% of Japan's homeless want to continue living on the street?

1. Use the gerund "living" in the phrase "to continue doing something." ("They continued playing video games.")
I am pretty surprised by this data. Did they reveal any reasons most homeless people want to continue living on the street?

The survey didn't mention it, but I would like to notice about the problem is their incomes. Almost half say they did have jobs. However, their average incomes were only about $425 per month. The average one-room apartment at the Tokyo area cost over $500 a month in June 2022. It is obvious that they can't live independently.

自然な表現

The survey didn't mention it, but I would like to point out that the problem is their incomes. Almost half say they did have jobs. However, their average incomes were only about $425 per month. The average one-room apartment in the Tokyo area cost over $500 a month in June 2022. It is obvious that they can't live independently.

1. Use the phrase "point out that" instead of the verb "notice" ("become aware of"). ("Anna noticed George's new hairstyle.")
2. Use the preposition "in" in the phrase "in the Tokyo area." ("At" is used when we are at the top, bottom, or end of something; at a specific address; at a general location; and at a point.)
Yes, renting a place is out of the question. However, where do these people live? Are there many homeless people in your area?

No, but sometimes I see homeless people in the neighboring park. After the pandemic started, I saw a homeless woman at the park next to my youngest son’s kindergarten. Japanese government defines homeless people who live in public places like parks, streets and train stations. However, it does not count those who sleep in internet cafes and have no other place to live. I think the government should help them as soon as possible.

自然な表現

No, but sometimes I see homeless people in the neighboring park. After the pandemic started, I saw a homeless woman at the park next to my youngest son’s kindergarten. Japanese government defines homeless people who live in public places like parks, streets, and train stations. However, it does not count those who sleep in internet cafes and have no other place to live. I think the government should help them as soon as possible.

1. Place the Oxford/Serial comma before "and." It is a comma used after the penultimate item in a list of three or more items, before "and" or "or." ("an Italian painter, sculptor, and architect")

関連単語

  • monetary（通貨の、金銭上の）
  • deficit（赤字額、不足額）
  • deflation（デフレーション、通貨収縮）
  • creditor（債権者）
  • inflation（インフレ）
  • recession（景気後退）
  • devalue（〔通貨などが〕価値が下がる、価値を下げる）
  • monetary（通貨の、金銭上の）
  • macroeconomics（マクロ経済学）
  • debt（負債、借金）

関連フレーズ

  • Compared to other developed countries, Japan has a relatively low tax rate.（他の先進国に比べて、日本の税率は比較的低い。）
  • Japan must continue its efforts to regain its strong position as a world economic force.（世界の経済力として、日本はその強い地位を取り戻す努力を続けなくてはいけない。）
  • What do you think of Abenomics?（アベノミクスについてどう思う？）
  • What kinds of reforms are needed to spur economic growth?（経済成長に拍車をかけるのに必要とされる改革は何だろう。）
  • What are the pros and cons of raising the sales tax?（消費税を上げる良い点と悪い点は何？）
  • Different sectors of the economy are impacted differently by the recession.（経済界の異なる部門は、不景気によってそれぞれ異なった影響を受けている。）
  • Despite aggressive measures to spur economic growth, Japan still struggles with stagnation.（経済成長に拍車をかける積極的措置にもかかわらず、日本はまだ不景気にあえいでいる。）
  • It's important for Japan to continue to pursue free trade agreements although there is strong resistance from powerful groups.（力のある団体から強い反対があるが、日本にとって自由貿易条約を続けることは重要です。）
  • What will the effects be of a devalued American dollar?（価値の下がったアメリカドルの影響は何でしょうか。）
  • Relationships between politicians and corporations can get quite cozy at times.（政治家と企業の関係は時折とても親密になる。）

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