Shinkanzen Master N1 Vocabulary Lesson 10: Politics, Law, and History

→ The government sought to shift its economic policy.

→ The mayor urged citizens to conserve water.

→ Set aside time for questions and answers at the end of the meeting.

→ Does anyone have any objections to that proposal?

→ He always voices objections to the company's policies.

→ Make a new plan taking past failures into account.

→ Next year's budget proposal was approved by the assembly.

→ The meeting proceeded smoothly under the chairperson's direction.

→ A vote on the bill is scheduled for tomorrow.

→ A new bill was submitted to the Diet.

→ The committee is continuing its deliberations on the budget proposal.

→ Our company's proposal was selected as a national project.

→ The new law was passed with broad support.

→ Today's meeting agenda is about environmental issues.

→ The education system needs to be reviewed to suit the times.

→ Carry out organizational reforms to ensure the company's survival.

→ All citizens must obey the law.

→ A new constitution was enacted.

→ Improve the surrounding roads in preparation for the opening of the Shinkansen line.

→ Developing a legal framework to deal with cybercrime is an urgent task.

→ Bus fares will be revised starting next month.

→ The new law will come into effect next spring.

→ Emissions regulations have become stricter to protect the environment.

→ The government relaxed import regulations.

→ The president issued an official statement on television.

→ Take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of infection.

→ Take every possible precaution against the approaching typhoon.

→ It was highly unusual for him to become company president in his twenties.

→ The judge handed down a lenient sentence to the young defendant.

→ A peace treaty was concluded between the two countries.

→ A signing ceremony was held for the historic treaty.

→ The prime minister appointed new cabinet members.

→ The leaders of the two countries will hold talks on environmental issues.

→ Public dissatisfaction with political corruption is growing.

→ I apply for a passport for an overseas trip.

→ The visa was issued by the embassy.

→ File a lawsuit against the company for damages.

→ The person responsible for the accident paid compensation to the victim.

→ Prosecutors decide whether to indict the suspect.

→ After being defrauded, I filed a criminal complaint with the police.

→ Everyone's freedoms and rights are guaranteed by law.

→ Citizens have an equal right to receive education.

→ Respect for fundamental human rights is the foundation of democracy.

→ The presiding judge handed down a guilty verdict against the defendant.

→ Prosecutors sought the death penalty for the perpetrator of the brutal crime.

→ He was sentenced to five years in prison for robbery.

→ A new state was born.

→ A child's personality is shaped by the home environment.

→ Ancient Rome ruled over many different peoples.

→ Invading another country is a violation of international law.

→ Reconstruction of the town is progressing after the major earthquake.

→ I learn about ancient Egyptian civilization from history books.

→ A long period of peace brought prosperity to the country.

→ Regional economies are declining due to population loss.

→ A fierce civil war continued in that country for a long time.

→ A conflict has arisen between the two countries over the border.

→ The country was divided in two by the war.

→ Ancient pottery was discovered during an archaeological excavation of the site.

→ Visit ancient ruins registered as a World Heritage Site.

→ Remains of a Jomon-period dwelling were found at this site.

→ That country possesses enormous military power.

→ Strengthen military capabilities for national defense.