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Economyという言葉は今では非常に身近な英語ですが、元々の語源はギリシア語の「家」を表す「Oikos」と「秩序」を表す「Nomos」からなっている合成語で、「知恵を持って家庭を治める」というところから由来しているそうです。
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What is it about?

Nippon Life Insurance, one of the large insurers, is trying to diversify its assets. The core of its portfolio has been yen assets, but the company has been raising the ratio of foreign investments like private equity. The reason was to seek high returns from high yields from overseas financial products. The negative interest-rate policy ended in March, and Japanese bond yields have increased. Still, Nippon Life Insurance will look at overseas markets to manage its assets.

自然な表現

Nippon Life Insurance, one of the large insurers, is trying to diversify its assets. The core of its portfolio has been yen assets, but the company has been raising the ratio of foreign investments like private equity. The reason was to seek high returns from high yields from overseas financial products. The negative interest-rate policy ended in March, and Japanese bond yields have increased. Still, Nippon Life Insurance will look at overseas markets to manage its assets.

Excellent work, you can use these alternatives;
1. ''prominent''
2. ''firm''
3. ''concluded''
4. ''risen''
Investing in foreign assets sounds like a good investment decision given the weaker yen. What do you think about it?

The company's professionals manage asset allocation and will do better than I do. This decision implies that investing only in Japan isn't attractive. Insurers tend to take low risks. In Japan, many companies went bankrupt after 1997 due to too many debts. The end of the bubble economy reduced the assets they bought during the bull market of the 1990s, creating a negative spread. After that, life insurers reduced stocks and increased public and corporate bonds, safer investment destinations.

自然な表現

The company's professionals manage asset allocation and will do better than I do. This decision implies that investing only in Japan isn't attractive. Insurers tend to take low risks. In Japan, many companies went bankrupt after 1997 due to too many debts. The end of the bubble economy reduced the assets they bought during the bull market of the 1990s, creating a negative spread. After that, life insurers reduced stocks and increased public and corporate bonds, safer investment destinations.

Excellent work, you can use these alternatives;
1. ''appealing''
2. ''numerous''
3. ''declined''
4. ''purchased''
Given the background information you have explained, insurance companies need to invest wisely to make sure that they do not lose their clients' money. Do you have a preference for specific assets?

Seriously, individuals' most significant asset is themselves. There's nothing better than self-investment. You can invest in your healthcare, from regular checkups to exercises. Keeping youth and beauty benefits you. Appearance is important. Studying never betrays you and generates excellent returns. I also like holding stocks of my favorite companies.

自然な表現

Seriously, individuals' most significant asset is themselves. There's nothing better than self-investment. You can invest in your healthcare, from regular checkups to exercises. Keeping youth and beauty benefits you. Appearance is important. Studying never betrays you and generates excellent returns. I also like holding stocks of my favorite companies.

Excellent work, you can use these alternatives;
1. ''priced''
2. ''essential''
3. ''exceptional''

Thank you. Have a great Speaking lesson!
  • Raise(昇給)
  • morale(士気、気力)
  • loyalty(忠誠)
  • criticized(批判される)
  • beneficial(有益な)
  • sub-culture((一つの文化内における)下位文化、サブカルチャー)
  • wealthy(裕福な)
  • In addition(加えて)
  • Westerners(西洋人)
  • according to (the article)((その記事)によると)
  • The Japanese economy has somewhat been strengthened by otakus, because they often have a large disposable income and are really passionate about their hobbies.(「オタク」と呼ばれる人達が大きな所得を持ち、趣味に関して本当に情熱的なので、日本経済は彼らによっていくらか強化されます。)
  • You're not kidding me, are you?(冗談じゃないよね?)
  • I can live comfortably without a car because I live in Tokyo, which has an efficient transportation system.(車がなくても快適に暮らせるのは、交通機関が発達している東京に住んでいるからです。)
  • Meanwhile, the unemployment ratio continues to rise.(一方、失業率は上がり続けます。 )
  • I just wish our government would figure that out and put a solid plan in place to help us get out of this debt.(政府がそのことを理解して、この負債から抜け出すためのしっかりとした計画を立ててくれることを願うばかりです。)
  • I agree that the latter is true.(後者はその通りだと思います。)

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