ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（1-3）
4月19日(金)
亀田製菓代表取締役会長CEO ジュネジャ・レカ・ラジュ氏
Lekh Raj Juneja
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What is important for a company to be global.
-You have to have your core competency.
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Your vision for the company is described as a rice innovation company. Could you provide more details on how you intend to leverage your company's technological expertise to realize the full potential of rice? Thereby creating new value and markets worldwide.
-So after I became CEO, I was thinking how to put a vision of the company to my employees first. I always tell you know that I don't want just to focus on Japan. There are eight billion people in the world, right?
-Yeah, that's right.
So for that we've need to global first thinkg I need, that my employees are ready to do that or not, you know, so the mindset. What is the purpose of our company. So I told you that we have very good taste, but environment and nutrition. It should help the lifestyle of the society of the people. That was the purpose. The second thing I told was, you know, we should become rice inovation company. Because we don't want to do many things. If you want to become global, you have to have your core competency, right. What is your strength? So my strength was you know, that we are the best in the world for rice cracker, you know. And the bad thing was, you know, Nobody can be Japanese in Mono-zukuri. I think we are so good still. We are still number one. Made in Japan brand and the food in Japan is so good. Nobody can still beat it, you know. I think we need to be bold. We need to have guts. We need to go global. We need to convey to the people being so good and also put valune on that. I put it like the Kameda's craftsmanship that we have so much craftsmanship in our group. So many texture we can create. Any texture we can create for any type of age, any flavor we can create. This is our valure of the company we should convey. I also told that enjoy your challenge. So that was the puropse we should ...
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leverage
In this case, to leverage means to use something you have in advantagious way. To use something for gain. To capitalize on something or cash in on something. Mr. Shibata asked about leveraging the company's technological expertice to realize the full potential of rice meaning to use or harness that technological expertice as an advantage over others.
core competency
A core competnecy involves a company's skill or resource that allows it to be competitive. But it could also be used to create other products or services. Dr. Juneja believes his company's main competency is that they are the best in the world when it comes to rice crackers. This core cometency can be used as an advantage over other companies, as well as a resource for potential new products.
- A core asset is something essential to success, and a core competency is a distinguishing advantage.
guts
Having courage, bravery or fortitude. Having the stamina and dertermination to stay the course during a risky, dangerous or difficult task. For example, It took a lot of guts to ask your boss for a raise. Congraturations.
convey
To transmit, to communicate something successfuly. To share or pass something along. Dr. Jeneja talked about the value of the company that they should convey meaning to impart or let people know about.
craftsmanship
[ˈkræftsmənˌʃɪp]
Craftsmanship refers to skill and quality when it comes to a job or product. For example, Look at this beautiful statue. There are so many little details and the artist used many techniques. This is true craftsmanship so I'm willing to pay more money.
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be commited to
We are commited to creating a future where technology enhances lives seamlessly.
empower
Our vision is to empower communities through education and equal opportunities.
strive to
We strive to be the go-to solution provider for our customers' evolving needs.
envision
We envision a world where environmental conservation is at the forefront of every business decision.
foster
Our goal is to foster a workplace that encourages creativity, diversity and collaboration.
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Our vision is to become a catalyst for positive social change.
catalyst
[ˈkætələst]
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We have very good taste, but environment and nutrition. It shouls help the lifestyle of the society of the people.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（12）
4月18日(木)
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Subject: Request for reschduling the meeting.
Hi Carlos, Sorry for the short notice, but we need to postpone the marketing meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April, the 17th. We've encountered a scheduling comflict with an unexpected visitor from abroad. We'd like to propose rescheduling it for the folloiwng week begining Monday, April, the 22nd. Please let us know your preferred time slots. We'll do our best to accommodate your schedule.
Many thanks,
Chinatsu
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- How about the week after next?
- How about the week following next?
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Hi Chinatsu, No problem. I completely understand the situation. I'm afraind the following week won't work for me due to a pre-scheduled business trip to Geneva. How about the week after next? Tuesday, April the 30th or Thursday, May, the second would work well for me.
Best regards,
Carlos
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Subject: Meeting cancellation.
Dear Chinatsu, I apologize for the last minute notice, but regretably, I need to cancel our meeting scheduled for tomorrow due to a private matter that has unexpectedly come up. At this moment, I'm unable to propose alternative dates. It may take a few days, but I'll notify you as soon as things are settled. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.
Regards,
Andrew
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When do you use the phrase, the last mminute notice?
- It's used when informing something right before it happens. So you don't wan to overuse it.
-Right. Yeah, such situations sometimes arise in the workplace.
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- Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.
- I hope things settle down for you soon.
-Well, using Calm down, you could also say...
- I hope things calm down for you before long.
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Dear Andrew,
No problem at all. I sincerely hope that the matter isn't too serious. Please take the time you need. Your well-being and peaace of mind are most important. I hope things settle dwon for you soon. Whishing you all the best.
Chinatsu.
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- Is it possible to push the meeting to a later date?
- We've decided to cancel the meeting as the agenda has changed significantly.
- Unfortunately, we need to shift the meeting to a later date.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（11）
4月17日(水)
James's pitch is moving on to the second point. He speaks passionately about the utilization of AI technology.
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What benefits arise from a natural flowing meeting?
-It fosters a sense of unity and togetherness.
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That leads me to the second point. AI assesses the participants' environment and automatically selects the most immersive screen and sound. You won't need to use a PC or smart phone on your end. AI monitors the meeting and consistently creates a natural meaning environment. Our dedicated engineers spent five years crafting this perfect setting. With our virtual hello platform, you'll experience a sensation of being in the same room as the people on the other side of screen. The meeting flows so naturally that it fosteres a sense of unity and togetherness. Effective communication is the conrnerstone of improving team spirit and boosting productivity. The virtual hello platform will revolutionize how you engage in meetings. I look forward to speaking with you after this. Thank you.
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immersive 臨場感のある・没頭させるような；夢中にさせる
immersive screen and sound
consistently
craft
togetherness
cornerstone [ˈkɔrnərˌstoʊn]
revolutionize
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- The virtual hello platform will revolutionize how you engage in meetings.
- Online streaming services have revolutionized the way we consume entertainment.
- Advances in medical technology have revolutionized patient treatment.
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- The virtual hello platform will revolutionize how you engage in meetings.
- The virtual hello platform will redifine how you participate in meetings.
- Experience the difference with us.
- Witness the exceptional quality we provide.
- We can't wait to connect with you later.
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（10）
4月16日(火)
James has started his pitch. After the introduction, he is moving on to explaining the product.
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Who has the company collaborated with to bridge the psychological distance between people?
-Renowned psychologists.
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In today's world, mettings often kick off with a virtual greeting. In this hybrid working environment, the key question is how we can bring closer together regardless of their location. This is where our latest platform virtual hello comes into play. First and formost are the exceptional image quality of the camera lens and remarkable sound quality of the speakers. Take a moment to look at this screen. A virtual meeting room in Berlin. Experience the extraordinary three-dimenisional display quality and the exquisite sound. You won't feel like you're in a virtual space. We've also collaborated with renowned psychologists to do implement various mechanisms to bridge the psychological distance between people.
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regardless of
come into play
first and foremost
remarkable
three-dementional sisplay
exquisite 非常に美しい, 絶妙な, 精巧な,
renowned
implement
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come into play 作用し始める・動き始める
- This is where our latest platform virtual hello comes into play.
- Artificial intelligence will increasingly come into play in various industries.
- This is the point at which our newest platform virtual hello becomes essential.
essential = extremely important - Here's where our new platform virtual hello takes center stage.
come into play
To become a factor in a particular situation.begin to operate or be active; have an effect or influence:
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sales pitch
Exceptional image quality
remarkable sound quality
extraordinary three-dimensional disply quality
exquisite sound
renowned psycologists
exquisite
Characterized by highly skilled or intricate art; excellently made or formed:
Synonyms: exquisite, delicate, elegant, fine
carefully chosen, from Latin
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While many companies offering web meeting systems focus on improving meeting effiviency. Our unwavering commitment is to ceate an environment where participants can experience a genuine sense of in-person interaction.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（9）
4月15日(月)
The day of the pith event has finally arrived. Yuna along with Harish and enters the event venue and exchanges world with the startup founders.
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What does Yuna compare the conversations between the participants to?
-She compares them to the conversations between old friends from school days.
*compare 例える
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I'm overwhelmed by the enthusiastic atmosphere. People are so casual, open ans super friendly. The conversations are like how old friends from school days talk. Yes, that's the way people foster creative thinking. Oh, there's the virtual comb booth. I'll introduce you to Mr. James Chen, the founder. Hi Japmes. How are you doing?
-Hi Harish, I'm doing better than ever. I've been waiting for the day to present our product and service to everyone.
-We are super excited too. Let me introduce Yuna, our colleague from Tokyo. She arrived in America just a week agao.
-Nice to meet you, James. I look forwarad to your pitch today.
-Welcome to America, Yuna. I hope you'll enjoy the pitch.
-We can touch base at the networking party later.
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be overwhelmed by
enthusiastic < enthusiasm
super
touch base 連格をとる
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- I'm overwhelmed by the enthusiastic atmosphere.
- I'm overwhelmed by the number of tasks I need to complete.
- I was ovetwhelmed by the breathtaking view from the mountain top.
- I'm struck by the vibrant atmosphere. < strike
- I'm blown away by the energy among the participants.
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Let me introduce Yuna, our colleague from Tokyo. She arrived in America just a week agao.
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- Her lunchtime routine is to take a jog around the office.
- She is apparently very much into American dounuts.
- Officialy her mission is to learn about startup investment, but it appears her hidden agenda is to thoroughly savor california wines.
You are teasing me.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（1-2）
4月12日(金)
亀田製菓代表取締役会長CEO ジュネジャ・レカ・ラジュ氏
Lekh Raj Juneja
What was the professor's advice to Dr. Juneja?
-The advice was to eat the raw food without any spice and feel the natural taste.
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You mentioned that you faced challenges in adapting to Japanese food when you first arrived. Could you share some of your experiences and how you overcame this challenges?
-Yes, you know, there were many challenges when I we came down. The language of course was the biggest issue for us, you know, but accustoms you get used to, but food was the you know the major things to get adopted. As you know, Indians are used to very spicy food and when I was told you know then is served you know just raw fish, you know. There is no cooking, no spice, nothing. Just dip it in the soy sauce and eat it, you know.
That was very shocking thing to start with. And I went to Osaka University and I told professor you know, the challenge was that our food you know, then he told me one thing you know, Do you like Japan? I said yes. That's the reason I came down. This is I advise you one thing that you eat that our food without any spice any anything and feel the taste of the food. So we tried, we adopted we started liking it, you know. More and more we start eating Japanese food, we started realizing this is so good. And I always say, and that became you know very important thing for me later to develop food products in Japan, you know.One word you know with professor told me was texture you know.
-Texture?
-Yes and in texture there are 445 words you know in Japanese. If you translate in English there're only 77. You can imagine why the Japanese food is so good. I'm not sure whethere I know the 440 something was in Jpanese.
-Right...
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adapt
To adjust to a new or unfamiliar situation. To acclimate or modify ways to suit a situation. An example would be, He's from a very cold region. So when he came to Japan, he had to adapt to the hot summers. He adapted by learning techniques from his neighbors.
acclimate
-To accustom or become accustomed to a new environment or situation; adapt.
Dip in
To dip something in something else means to lightly place an item into something else and then quickly remove it.
Dr. Juneja used the expamle of dipping raw fish in soy sauce. Another example would be to dip strawberries in chocolate or dipping your toes into the water to see if the temperature is right.
For this reason, some sauces used as a snack with potato chips, crackers or vegetables are just known as dips such as an avocado dip, cour cream and onion dip.
texture
Thexture is how something feels or how something appears to feel. For example, look at this painting. The texture of the woman's dress and the food on the table are so realistic. With food we can feel texture with our mouths or hand such as texture of the noodles is too soft.
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texture
Chewy
The chocolate chip cookies were sof in the middle and chwy around the edges.
Sticky
Sticky rice served with mango in coconut milk is one of my favorite desserts.
Spongy
THe cake is spongy and moist. It's a delightful treat.
Silky / Smooth
The chocolate mousse has a silky texture. It was a luxurious dessert.
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smooth
This grilled fish has a smooth texture. It feels like it melts in my mouth.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（8）
4月11日(木)
日程調整についての伝え方
Subject: Weekly meetings besing sheduling for project Jack W.
Dear Project members.
I hopw you're doing well. Regarding the sheduling of a weekly meeting for project W, I'm sending out a group poll to assess everyone's availability. Please take a moment to check our availability and preferences and select the time slot that works best for you. To access the poll, simply click on the following link. I kindly request that you complete the poll by April the 12th. If you have any scheduling constraints, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
Best regards,
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- It's great to have a time slot that works for everyone.
- It's wonderful to find a time that's convenient for all.
Subject: New weekly meeting schedule.
Dear all,
Thank you for your help with schedling. Now that I have reviewed the pall results, it is clear that the most suitable time for our meetings is 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. It'ss great to have a time slot that works for everyone. I propose that we say oiur weekly meeting time at 11 a.m every Wednesday starting from next week, which falls on the 17th. See you at the meeting.
Chnatsu.
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Hi Chinatsu, was nice to have a chat with you last week. We are excited to tacklethe outstanding issues from our last meeting. We have a time slot between 4:40 and 5:30 p.m in Tokyo and three possible dates.
Monday, the 15th, Thursday, the 18th, Fraiday, the 19th. Let us know if any of these dates work for your team. Fingers crossed for some asesome solutions.
Regards,
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Jenny, what impression did you get from the opening sentence?
-The line Hi Chinatsu, was nice to have a chat with you last week. seems like a
direct address to Chinatsu.
-Exactly. It's an opening that gives it personal touch, isn't it?
(It) was nice to have a chat.
The last sentence the word awesone is used. What do you think, Jennny?
-The use of colloquial words like awesome gives a chat specific feel.
- Indeed. You don't see the word awesome much in an email exhanges, particularly with clients.
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I'm feeling confident that together we can make some big progress.
What other expressions can you think of?
-You could also use optimistic to say I'm aptimistic that working togethere we can achieve significant advancements.
-It also sound very positive.
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Hi Heinrich, Great news. Thursday, the 18th works for us.
I'm feeling confident that together we can make some big progress.
Looking forward to the meeting.
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What impresson do you get from the opening line? Great news. Thursday, the 18th works for us.
-I feel a sense of enthusiasm for problem solving.
Indeed. The use of the short phrase.Great news is very effective, isn't it.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（7）
4月10日(水)
Harish and Yuna are discussing the investment time frame. Yuna were surprised by the local business culture, which seeks results in a short period.
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What do investors think if startups fail to attract clients within the first two years?
-They think the business won't grow.
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Take a wild guess. What's the maximum maturity investors typically finance for startups?
-Well.. probably three to four years?
-No. It's usually up to 24 months.
-Just 24 monhths?
-Isn't it too short to produce results for a new business?
-Maybe, but that's the culture here.
-Investtors think businesses woun't grow unless they attract clients within the first two years.
-That's a tough business culture.
-What happens to entrepreneurs who fail in their businesses?
-Failure is just part of the journery. And that's how you grow. If a startup isn't performing well after two years of funding, they might sell the company and get a small cash returen and move on to the next idea.
-Huh. That's how the exosystem works here.
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take a widl guess
manurity
fail
journey
cash return
entrepreneur
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- Isn't it too short to produce results for a new business?
- You need a strategy that can sonsistently produce results.
- Our investment and R&D has started to produce results.
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- Isn't the time too short to make an impact for a new business?
- Isn't the time frame to constrained to see any meaningful outcome for a new business?
Isn't it too short to produce results for a new business?
-Investors think businesses won't grow unless they attract clients within the first two years.
-I believe that the more groundbreaking a product or services, the longer it may take to gain acceptance.
-I understand that it depends on business, but are the criteria for assesment after two years more quantitative than qualitative?
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quantitative
Expressed or expressible as a quantity.
qualititative
Of, relating to, or concerning quality.
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What do you think about the culture in Silicon Valley where results are expected in a very short period of time?
-I like that kind of culture. They find it important to release the products at an early stage even if it's not perfect, and try to identify areas for improvement. Some people say, the more you fail, the more you've evaluated.
-That's interesting. Given the fast pace of change in the world today, that make sense.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（6）
4月9日(火)
Harish's lecture to Yuna continues. Harish is testing Yuna's understanding of business model screening.
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What aspects should be considered in assessing the team?
-The team's ability to execute the business plan.
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So moving on to the next unit, screening. What do you think is important when evaluating business models of startups?
-When it comes to the business models, they're far from generic. So carful analysis into their viability and growth potential is essential.
-Exactly. They're not run of the mill ideas. What aspects do you think we should consider when assessing the team?
-Team assessment. Well, the team's ability to execute the business plan.
-A great responce. Why do you think early traction is crucial?
-Early what?
-Early traction. Oh, by traction, I mean how a new product or service gains popularity and expands its customer base.
- I understand now. It's important because early traction sets the stage for business growth.
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When it comes to
generic 一般的な
viability 実行可能性
run on the mill ありふれた ・大量生産の連続稼働
assess
execute
traction
set the stage for
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- Early traction sets the stage for business growth.
- The government's new economic policies aim to set the steage for job creation.
- Effective communicatin within a team sets the stage for productive work environment.
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set the stage for
- Initial momentam paves the way for business expansion.
- Early progress shapes the devolopment of business.
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What aspects do you think we should consider when assessing the team?
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Assessing the team. Well, it's important for the team to share the vision and strategy.
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Aspects to consider. Well, I believe it's important to have at least one person who is knowledgeable in finance.
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That's an important question. Well, I think the key is whether they have an extensive network within the country's business community.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（5）
4月8日(月)
Harish agreed to give a lecture to Yuna on startup investment. As Yuna shares her thoughts on the reading materials, Harish proceed to ask questions about the first topic.
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How did Yuna find the reading material?
-She found it and I opener.
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I was just looking into the program of the pitch event. There are so may sessions to chose from.
This is a common occurence here in Silicon Valley. So let's get to the topic. The startup investment process.
I skimmed through the reading material you gave me. It was certainly an eye-openner. Well, that's just the start. So hang in there. So let's dive in and look at the first unit. Pitch events. Any questions or thoughts?
I learned that pitch events are not only about securing funding, but also about making connections. They appear to be very interactive and lively.
You've captured the essence of it. Networking encourages open communication and the exchange of ideas. You'll experience it firsthand at the event on Wendnesday.
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occurrence 出来事
skim through
eye-opener
hang in there
dive in
funding
capture
networking
encourage
firsthand
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- Networking encourages open communication and the exchange of ideas.
- The facilitater encouraged the audience to ask questions or make comments.
- The new policies aim to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
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- Networking fosters transparent communication and the sharing of insights.
- Networking promotes honest dialog and the interchange of thoughts and ideas.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（1-1）
4月5日(金)
亀田製菓代表取締役会長CEO ジュネジャ・レカ・ラジュ氏
Lekh Raj Juneja
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What did Dr. Juneja like most about the comapny?
-He likeed the fact that the company is very focusted on rice.
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Dr. Juneja, welcome to our program. First of all, what inspired you to join the present firm and take on the role of CEO? Were there any unique challenges or opportunities that attracted you to the company?
- Why I joined this food company, kamedaseika was, you know I always liked food. Food when you write in Japanese is 人をよくする. human and good.
That's there's so much power in the food. And I used to like 柿の種 very much. You know, because this was one souvenir when I take back home or anywhere people used to like it because it's very crunchy taste and it's not very expensive. And I was fun of the products of this company. Also you know, I found that oh this is the company not only kakinotane, it has many tane, many seeds.
-Yes, that's right.
-There is so much potencial in this company. They were tying to do new things not many food companies are expanding globaly so much, but we have factories in US. We have factories in Vietnam, Dambodia, Thailand, India, China, everywhere. So base was there. I though wow, this is a huge potentia of this company. And the best think I like was, you know, this is very focused company.. on the rice, you know. And rice has so much power a lot of people do not know. So I thought my experience and my career and I worked on food power, you know, the nutorition part and making people good, you know. This company had, you know, kakinotane, happyturn, you eat anything, you know, so good, you know. So the dliciousness that we had. I thought if I add more nutrition part, and more environmental part, this is one thing we can take global. But I joined this company is because this is a very very unique rice cracker company.
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take on
To accept a challenge, task or responsibility. To begin something that will probably take a lot of work. For exapnple, I can't take on any extra project right now. There's just not enough time. Mr. Shibata aksked what inspired Dr. Juneja to take on the role of CEO, or what inspired him to assume the responsibilities of that role.
crunchy
If something is crunchy, it makes a sound when you bite into it or crush it like an apple or some almonds. Having a crushing noise. Crunchy is not only used for food. For example, you might hear a crunchy sound when you walk on a pile of autumn leaves. It can also be used as a verb as in the leaves were crunching underneath my feet. And a noun as in the crunch of the leaves.
nutrition
Nourishment. Nutrition is about consuming sufficient food and drink to keep the body healthy or help it grow. Is something is nutoritious, it's good for the body and provides some substances it needs to function properly. For example, having a salad with dinner is nutritious, but having a bowl of candy for dinner is probably not nutritious at all.
rice cracker
Rice crakers are any kind of cracker made from rice flour. But the other ingredients and their preparation methods may differ. Senbei are the most commonly known type of rice crackers.They may also be known as Japanese rice crackers.
---Enhance your cocablary
cranchy
The salad has a cruncy texture of peanuts and almonds.
crisp / crispy
This fresh apple has a crips texture, a satisfying crunch with every bite.
flaky
This pastry is incredibly flaky and delicious. It's next level.
grainy
This homemade mustard has a grainy texture. It goes well with sandwiches.
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どの～も～だった
Every piece of tempra was crispy and tasty.
* delicious =tasty
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I thought if I add more nutrition part, and more environmental part, this is one thing we can take global.