ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（1-4）
4月26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 are the three important words that describe Dr. Juneja's strategy?
-They are people innovation and profitability.
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Now that I understand your big vision for the world, could you tell us a bit about your specific strategy for overseas businesses?
- The three words I'd say, I... ぶれない I don't ... consistent on that, and the three words are people, innovation and profitability. .. and why I say people, you know, because the first stakeholder is my emplyees, my team. Unless they are happy and they're not happy. That makes the difference. So I want to make our employees very happy. はたらきがいがある.. They should feel our company is so good, you know, have pride in working there. They make the products, they sell the products. They are going to make it global. And if they are working hard, all the stakeholders will be very happy. They can make good products for our customers. They can make my stakeholders happy because we get profits from that new products, good private products, you know. And we cannot do unless that craftsmanship gets into innovation. So you have to keep innovating, keep having new things, you know. If we just compete on prices, we'll never be profitable. Prices is one thing, but the most important thing is to put value on that. I call it WTP, willingness to pay from the customers. So change from just competing prices to the value to the WTP for the customer. The first shape for more products from others. And if we make good profit, I can do anything. I can make my employees happy. I can make my stakeholders happy. I can spend more on social needs, you know, and work for the society to it. So it's all related. You cannot do anything unless you're profitable. So three words are very important, people, innovation and profitability. So for that, so you are doing, okay, let's do future rice cracker, Let's do futre food. Let's do internatinal. All are related to that, you know.
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specific
Something that defined clealy or has precise details. Mr. Shibata asked about Dr. Juneja's specific strategy for overseas businesses. Meaning not just a general overview, a detailed strategy with clear points. Another example would be,
Was there a specific moment that made you want to become a professional athlete? -Yes. When I hit my first homerun.
consistent
Not changing usually in a positive way. Not having contradictions.
compatible
From the interview, we see that Dr. Juneja is consistent in having people innovation and profitability as his strategy meaning that he's unwavering, and steady with his strategy.
stakeholder
Stakeholders are the people who influence a company's decidion-making process. This can include employees, local communities, and so on.
willingness
Willingness means having a desire to do something and being ready to do. So, this is the noun form of the adjective willing. If you're willing to do something, it means you have decided to do it or find it acceptable to do. Dr.Juneja talked about willingness to pay or WTP. A concept involving the maximum amounts custmers would be willing meaning inclined or prepared to pay for a product or service.
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at the core of
Customer satisfaction is at the core of our business strategy.
stay ahead of
Innovation is a key element in our business strategy for staying ahead of the competiong.
prioritize
We prioritize employee training and development to enhance overall team performance.
> priority
integral to
Digital transformation is integral to our business strategy for improved efficiency.
emphasize
We emphasize a customer-centric approach to guide our business strategy.
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- We aim to increase market sharer through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
- Our aim is to ...
craftsmanship
---ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（16）
4月25日(木)
Potint to check...
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Subject: Meeting minutes
Hi all, thank you for your contributions to the meeting yesterday. Please confirme the following to do items. Finalize the invitation list for the trade fair by April, the 26th. Check the shipping schedule with the exporters in Taiwan to ensure the good s are in place five days before the start of the trade fair. I've attached the meeting minutes for your review. If there are any points to add or modify, please let me know by this Friday. Regards, Chinatsu
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- I've attached the meeting minutes for your review.
- meeting minutes
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納期には十分間に合いますのでご安心ください。
Please rest assured that the products will arrive well in time to meet the deadline.
- well in time => well 余裕を持って
well above 10 percent
The delivery will comfortably meet the deadline so you can be at ease.
- comfortably meet
- can + be at ease
rest assured
To be certain or confident (about something).
at ease
Calm and comfortable with a particular task or in a certain environment.
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Subject: Shipment update from Taiwan
Koninichiwa Chinatsu-san, I checked with our clients in Taipei and caution regarding the shipment of their products. Please rest assured that the products will arrive well in time to meet the deadline. They intend to ship the products later this week or early next week. I'll keep you updatead on any developments. Have a great day, Michael Juan.
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- I'll keep you updatead on any developments.
- I'll keep you posed on any developments.
- I'll keep you informed of any developments.
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Hey, everyone. Just wanted to say a big thank you for joining the meeting this morning. It got pretty intese at times, but in the end we wrapped it up on a positive note. I've already uploaded the meeting memo to the share drive. So be sure to take a look when you get a chance. As for the government subsidy matter, I'll be keeping a close eye on it and we'll update you as soon as I have any fresh informations. Stay tuned and have a great day.
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What is the key sentence in this email?
- It got pretty intense at times, but the in the end we wrapped it up on a positive note.
That's right. What do you think about the sentence?
- I think it expresses a tense meeting but ends on a positive note.
-Well, it's important that participants feel that the discussion was that worthwhile.
- wrap up まとめる
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- We're counting on you for the subsidy matter.
- We're relying on you for the subsidy issue.
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Heated discussions they say bring in positive results.That's exactly what our meetings are all about. Joe, you've got this. We are counting on you for the subsidy matter. If we manage to get it, it's going to be a game changer for this project. I'll be doing my homework too, to support the cause. Let's make it happen.
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How is Chinatsu conveying her commitment to support as much as she can?
- She is expressing it with the phrase, I'll be doing my homework too, to support the cause.
-Support the cause, yes it conveys our intention to cheer on.
support a cause
大義に資す、運動を支援する
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（15）4月24日(水)
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（15）5月 01日(水)
The day after the pitch day, Yuna is evaluating Virtual com's proposal with Harish. In response to Harish's questions, Yuna seems to be trying her best to provide answers.
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What does Yuna find groundbreaking besides their technological expertise?
-Their unique focus on human psyche.
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Considering our assessment of the management team and their business focus, do you think it's worth envesting?
- Yes. I believe so. What I find groundbreaking is not only their technological expertise, but also their unique focus on the human psyche. The platform should contribute to solving the challenges of virtual team building.
-I couldn't agree more. Now the next step is to consider our prosopsal on the total investment and the price per share. Here's the valuation of the company.
-Six million dollars. Frankly, I don't have a clue if it's a fair price.
-Don't worry, Yuna. By the time you go back to Japan, you'll have a clear idea.
-Thank you, Harish. I look forward to the meeting with James on Friday.
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be worth ..ing => It's worth investing
groundbreaking 画期的な パイオニア的な
psyche 心理・精神
contribute to
price per share
clue
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- The platform should contribute to solving the challenges of virtual team building.
- Positive feedback from customers can contribute to a company's reputation.
- Regular exercise contributes to improving physical health.
- The platform should play a role in resolving issues connected to virtual team building.
- The platform should assist in tackling the difficulties of virtual team building.
Do you think it's worth investing?
To be honest, I'm not so sure. Well, I do believe there's a high level of techinical expertise. I wouldn't say it's groundbreaking. Furthermore, the mechanisms developed from a psychological perspective are unique, but customers might not see the benefits easily.
I'd rather wait to see how things turn out. The passion and vision for contributing to society are there. However, for the company to gain more recognition in the investing community, I believe the vision needs to be communicated with greater clarity.
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What do you think about this month's business scenes?
-It was an interesting behind the scenes, look at venture capitalists or VCS as we sometimes call them. Pithes are one-size-fits-all, so entrepreneurs have to know their audiences and local etiquette. Yuna seems very smart and eager to learn more. Quite the go-getter. I'm sure she'll go far.
-Yes, Yuna is quite hard worker. Well, I heard a story from a business person who worked in Silicon Valley, the Japan's annual adventure capital investment is equivalent to just three days worth in Silicon Valley.
-Whoa, three days equals one year?
-Yes, the share scale in dynamism are surprising.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（14）
4月23日(火)
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（14）
4月30日(火)
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James CHen the founder of Virtual com begins to talk about his background and the journey that let do the establishment of his company. Yuna listens attentively.
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What mekes James think now it the right time to make his vision a reality?
-The pandemic trasformed meeting landscape.
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I grew up in rural Northesast China and came to California at the age of 18 to study acoustic engineering. My family remained in China. After moving to California, I realized that the power of IT could bring people closer together.
-I see. Now we can easily communicate online.
-That's ture. However, there is room to develop tools that makes us feel even closer. In 2017, I started a company specializing in high quality audio equipment for web conferences, but it was a bit premature.
-I see. But the pandemic trasformed the meeting landscape.
-Exactly. I believe now is the right time to make my vision a reality. If I wait too long, online customs that develop during the pandemic may die out and interest in my business may lose steam.
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acoustic engineering
premature
landscape
lose steam
acoustic
聴覚の, 音響の
[əˈkustɪk]
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- There's room to develop tools that makes us feel even closer.
- There's room to expand the company's market presence into new regions.
- There's room to improve the efficiency of our production process.
- There's potential for the creation of tools that enhance our sense of intimacy.
*intimacy 親密さ - There's space for the advancement of tools that bring us even closer.
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- I'm excited to see where your vision takes you in this evloving wourld of virtual communication.
- Now I understand that your experiences have shaped your determination to enhance how we connect across distances.
- I curious to see how he'll translate this vision into your products in the years ahead.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（13）
4月22日(月)
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（13）
4月29日(月)
After the startup pitches are over. It's time for a buffet party for networking. Yuna is having a conversation with James Chen, the founder of virtual com.
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Why do investors feel comfortable with entrepreneurs around the age of 50?
-Because they've often faced failure a few times and learned from it.
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So what was your impression of the pitch event? Did anything stand out compared to your expectations?
-Yes, what surprised me was that many of the entrepreneurs appeared to be a bit older than I expected. In Japan, there's a general perception that successful entrepreneurs are typically in their 20s or early 30s.
-I understand. The tech Giants might give you that kind of impression. But in reality, many of them are around 50. They've often faced failure a few times and learned valuable lessons, which makes investors feel rather comfortable.
-That makes sense. They have a deep understanding of the business words. So, I'm interested to hear what inspired you to pursue your current business. I'd be happy to share.
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stand out
perception
that makes sense
pursue
entrepreneur [ˌɑntrəprəˈnɜr]
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- Did anything stand out compared to your expectations?
- Kathy's track record maks her stand out as the ideal candidate for the job.
- This novel stands ous in terms of its compeling storyline.
track record
-A record of actual performance or accomplishment:
a job applicant with an excellent track record.
- compelling storyline
compelling adj
arousing or denoting strong interest, esp admiring interest
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- Did anything leave a significant impression on you compared to your initial expectations?
- Did anything unexpectedly grab your attention?
- To be honest, the enthusiasm on display today was a lot more than I had anaticipated.
- What inspred me was that the participants were actively asking questions.
- I felt slightly uneasey watching the investors relentlessly bombard presenters with difficult quesions.
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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.