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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。
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What do you think about the political issue that's been in the news recently?
#miss

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for a new interpretation of the constitution, which could pave the way for the military to fight overseas. It is really controversial because Japan's constitution bans acts of war and "the threat or use of force" to settle international disputes.

#correct

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for a new interpretation of the constitution, which could pave the way for the military to be able to fight overseas. It is really controversial because Japan's constitution bans acts of war and "the threat or use of force" to settle international disputes.

There was also a controversy before on which some parts of the F-35 fighter plane could be manufactured in Japan.
#miss

Oh, I didn't know what is about the F-35 at all. Now Japanese might be a major turning point.

#correct

Oh, I have never heard about that. Now, Japan may t be a major turning point.

I think it was controversial because violated the law that Japan should not export arms and military equipment. By manufacturing some parts of the F-35 Japan will be exporting military equipment. Another concern by other countries particularly China is the increase of Japanese military spending.
#miss

I agree with you. Foreign policy that puts the economy ahead of all else is wrong even if our country is beset with troubles both at home and abroad, like the uncertainty of Japanese economy and North Korean and Chinese threat.

#correct

I agree with you. Foreign policy that puts the economy ahead of all else is wrong even if our country is beset with troubles both at home and abroad. For example, the uncertainty of the Japanese economy and the threat of North Korea and China.

Do you think Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is being reserved about this issue or is he considered a dangerous figure?
#miss

I think that healthy working of a parliamentary democracy hasn't grown up in Japan yet. That's why our parliament is just following the majority or opinion of America. It isn't mature. That is a problem.

#correct

I think that healthy working democracy has not occurred in Japan yet. That's why our parliament is just following the majority or opinion of America. It isn't mature. That's the problem.

So in your point of view, how do you think the Japanese government should work out to improve and resolve this issue?
#miss

Basically Japanese ordinary people should talk about the politic more seriously as a very important issue to build a happy life not for us but next generation in a long-term view. It must cause the change of our parliament. It is problem that government and people misunderstand the nature of happiness just as the issue of the economy. It's wrong.

#correct

Basically, people of Japan should talk about politics more seriously. It is a very important issue to build a happy life, not for us, but for the next generation. It is a problem that the government and people don't understand the nature of happiness; similar to the economic situation. It's wrong.

関連単語

  • 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）

関連フレーズ

  • 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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