ニュースで学ぶ「現代英語」
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Today, we will be covering a news story that has many people concrned even overseas.
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DRUGMAKER APOLOGIZES AFTER FIFTH DEATH REPORTED
A Japanese drugmaker has apologized after its supplements led to widespread health concerns. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical says several people died after using products that contain the ingredient known as “beni-koji.”
(Kobayashi Akihiro / President and Chief Operating Officer, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical)
“I pray for the deceased and offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We offer our most sincere apologies.”
He said that as of Thursday, five people who used the supplements died after developing kidney problems. He said there were also more than 100 hospitalizations. The supplements contain “beni-koji,” or rice fermented with red yeast.
A health ministry official said the company found “puberulic acid” in some samples. It can be produced by blue mold. But authorities said it's not clear whether it's the cause.
(2024年3月29日のニュース）
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beni-koji, or rice fermented with red yeast.
That's interesting. Beni Koji and red yast. I've never heard of them before.
puberulic acid プベルル酸
Yeah, it really is but the word acid is used in the names of various chemicals.
For example, citric acid is used to make food taste sour or lactic acid.
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I pray for the deceased and offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families.
I pray for the deceased
and offer my deepest condolences
to the bereaved families.
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★お悔やみ
I'm so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.
・sorry
・condolences
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
My condolences.
・My condolences (to you and your family).
・Please accept my deepest condolences for you and your family's loss.
・I offer my deepest condolences to the families.
・You have my sincerest condolences regarding your recent loss.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of life in this story. I hope everyone can learn from mistakes and make things safer for the future.
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