ちばけんさんの おぼえた日記 - 2016年11月6日(日)

How well do you know Japan? (continued)
どれだけ日本を知ってる？
[CNN, November 4]

4者択一　（全20問）
11. In the past, the Japanese typically buried the deceased in family plots at Buddhist grave sites. But in the early 1990s, hygiene issues and land scarcity led the government to encourage cremation. Today what is Japan's cremation rate?
30%
50%
85%
99.9%
12. Which one of these Christmas traditions is not typical in Japan?
Going on an elaborate date on Christmas Eve
Scarfing down chicken at KFC on Christmas Day
Attending mass or going to church
Putting up Christmas lights

13. Geishas -- professional entertainers at meals and special occasions -- date back to the late 18th century. Who were the first geishas?
Men who advised feudal lords
Female poets and artists
Court jesters
Female prostitutes

14. Commonly referred to as Smart Toilets, Japan's now ubiquitous "woshurettos" are loved around the world. But which of these functions doesn't exist yet?
Heated seats
Hormone monitor
Urine analysis
They all exist

15. Tipping in Japan is considered an insult. Which of these behaviors is also an etiquette faux pas?
Slurping noodles
Walking and eating
Giving money at weddings
Sleeping on the train

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[解答]
11. Japan has the highest cremation rate in the world, at 99.9%. Source: Economist
12. Christmas in not a religious holiday in Japan. A novelty, Christmas in Japan typically involves a meal at KFC, a date, or an outing to check out the most elaborate decorations. Source: Smithsonian Magazine
13. The first Geisha were actually men -- usually poets and artists who served as advisors to feudal lords. Source: "Geisha," University of California Press
14. Who needs a doctor when you have a Toto toilet? In 2005, the company launched its "Intelligence Toilet" system, which measures sugar levels in urine, blood pressure, body fat and weight. Source: CNN
15. Notice a horde of people crowded around a vending machine, scarfing down lunch? This is likely because it's considered rude to walk and eat at the same time in Japan.

続きはこちらから：http://edition.cnn.com/2016/11/02/world/on-japan-culture-quiz-nov-3/index.html

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〇入門ビジネス　Weekly Review　
Lesson 9 ミーティングの目的を説明する　趣旨説明(1)
今日は皆忙しいので、このミーティングは30分以内に収めましょう。
We are quite busy today, so I’d like to keep this meeting to 30 minutes.
２つの項目について意見をまとめなければなりません。
We need to reach a consensus on two items.
意見をまとめる時に使う語には、consensusの他に、agreement、consentなどがあります。なお、need to ～は通常「～する必要がある」と訳されますが、mustと同じくかなり強いニュアンスです。
Similar Expression
この件について合意に至らなければなりません。
We must come to an agreement on this issue.
この件で意見の一致するところを見つけなければなりません。
We need to find common ground on this issue.

Lesson 10 積極的な発言を促す　趣旨説明(2)
最初の5分間は、私が両方の議題について経緯を説明します。
I’m going to spend the first five minutes giving you background on both items.
そのうえで、それぞれのテーマについて意見交換しましょう。
We’ll then exchange our views on each topic.
Similar Expression：積極的な参加を促す
これについて考えを聞かせてもらうとうれしいです。
I’m happy to hear your thoughts on this.
積極的な参加をお願いします。
I’d like to ask for your active participation.

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