Studying Japanese Ep.996

✅ Listening and learning Japanese through drama
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Practice Japanese in a fun way with subtitles in all 12 languages!


Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode features formal vocabulary often used in government policy, education, and news contexts. These expressions are ideal for learners looking to expand into intermediate or formal Japanese.


Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: 少子化対策として

LanguageTranslation
Japanese少子化対策として
English (US)As a countermeasure to declining birthrates
English (UK)As a measure against the declining birthrate
Korean저출산 대책으로서
FrenchComme mesure pour contrer la baisse du taux de natalité
GermanAls Gegenmaßnahme gegen die sinkende Geburtenrate
SpanishComo medida para contrarrestar la disminución de la natalidad
Portuguese (BR)Como medida para combater a queda da taxa de natalidade
Hindiघटती जन्म दर का मुकाबला करने के उपाय के रूप में
IndonesianSebagai tindakan untuk mengatasi penurunan angka kelahiran
VietnameseNhư một biện pháp đối phó với tỷ lệ sinh đang giảm
Thaiเป็นมาตรการรับมือกับอัตราการเกิดที่ลดลง

Expression 2: 出産育児支援の充実

LanguageTranslation
Japanese出産育児支援の充実
English (US)Enhancement of childbirth and child-rearing support
English (UK)Strengthening support for childbirth and parenting
Korean출산 및 육아 지원의 강화
FrenchAmélioration du soutien à la naissance et à l’éducation des enfants
GermanVerbesserung der Unterstützung bei Geburt und Kindererziehung
SpanishMejora del apoyo a la natalidad y la crianza de los hijos
Portuguese (BR)Aprimoramento do suporte à natalidade e à criação de filhos
Hindiप्रसव और बाल पालन-पोषण समर्थन का संवर्धन
IndonesianPeningkatan dukungan untuk persalinan dan pengasuhan anak
VietnameseTăng cường hỗ trợ sinh đẻ và nuôi dạy con cái
Thaiการเพิ่มการสนับสนุนการคลอดบุตรและการเลี้ยงดูเด็ก

Expression 3: 今日は特別授業です

LanguageTranslation
Japanese今日は特別授業です
English (US)Today is a special class
English (UK)Today is a special lesson
Korean오늘은 특별수업입니다
FrenchAujourd’hui, c’est un cours spécial
GermanHeute ist eine besondere Klasse
SpanishHoy es una clase especial
Portuguese (BR)Hoje é uma aula especial
Hindiआज एक विशेष कक्षा है
IndonesianHari ini adalah kelas khusus
VietnameseHôm nay là một lớp học đặc biệt
Thaiวันนี้เป็นชั้นเรียนพิเศษ

Meaning & Usage

  • 少子化対策として is commonly used in political or social discussions about demographic issues in Japan.
  • 出産育児支援の充実 reflects policies meant to encourage childbirth and provide support for parenting.
  • 今日は特別授業です is a straightforward phrase often heard in schools or seminars when a class differs from the usual schedule.

Example Sentence

政府は少子化対策として、出産育児支援の充実を図っています。
The government is enhancing childbirth and parenting support as a countermeasure to declining birthrates.


Final Note

This episode gives you a taste of formal and policy-related Japanese. Familiarity with such phrases will help if you’re aiming to understand news, academic material, or professional discussions in Japanese.