ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（29）
5月27日(月)
The issue related to Italy and Malaysia seem to have been resolved. Kaoru and Edwin reflect on the challneges they faced.
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How did Edwin feel about managing an overseas subsidiary?
-He felt it's not easy.
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I'm relieved that the inventory stock issues at the subsidiary in Itary has been resolved. Thanks goodness, the batteires were in storage elsewhere.
-If they acturally had gone missing, it would have been a significant problem. For a second, I had trouble believing what I'd heard.
-Thanks to Giorgio's diligent handing of the situation. We were able to overcome the problem.
-Giorgio can sometimes become emotional, but it's that human side of him that local staff trust. His persistent in dealing with any problems that arise. He's very trustworthy.
-The problems and Kuala Lumpur have also been cleared up, but I felt that managing and overseas subsidiary is not easy.
-That's how it is. You've learned an important lesson. Creating consolidated accounts is all about overcoming challenges.
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be relieved
Thank goodness.
elsewhere
deligent
overcome
persistent
trustworthy
clear up
consolidated accounts 連結決算
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A is all about B
AにとってBはすべてだ・最も重要だ
-> = A is about B
- Creating consolidated accounts is all about overcoming challenges.
- A healthy lifestyle is all about maintaining a balanced diet and mental well-being.
- Fashion is all about expressing your own unique style.
The essence of consolidating accounts lies in resolving problems.
revolev around ..
Consolidating accounts revolves around tackling issues.
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- He is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
- She leads by example in finishing tasks and assignments on time.
* lead by example 手本となる；見本となって示す - She always has a cheerful attitude that inspires others.
*soft skill
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ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（1-7）
5月24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 do you need to learn a language?
- You need a desire or will.
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Okay, my final question, based on your experience learning English and Japanese as foreign languages, could you offer some advice to to our listners?
-You know, language is so important. I learned why it's so important when I came to Japan .. and you know.. You can't do anything without language, You have to have desire and will to learn the language. I have sent many employees overseas, you know. Some come back with so good. you know, They learn and they have zeal, they work there and come back to speak and some just do not because they decided not to speak. So important thing that when you learn language, even if I'm not good, I make mistakes, it's okay. I'm not native, you know. So the problem with, you know, Japanese culture is unless you are perfect, you're not speaking. This English is not only just English people, or American people. There are so many people speak different type of English. So I always tell my staff you speak something, say something. ..you know. Don't afraid. You're not native. Don't afraid. Be bold. Be bold to speak.
-That's exactly what I want to convey to the listners of this program.
-Okay, When I speak Japanese, when I give lectures, when I have managed my board meeting, even if I do mistake, they say, oh, Dr. Juneja, it's okay. You're not Japanese. and they'll excuse me, I'm not native. So I'm not scared of. I'm not afraid. But you need to be careful when you say something, "Be quiet.", not "shut up." something like that. So, you neet to be little careful when you speak the words so that you don't hurt people. But speak, say something. Be bold. That's in everything, you know, not only language.
-I hope our listeners are encouraged by your comments. Well, thank you very much for joining us today. It was a pleasure talking to you. I look forward to your nex endeavor.
-Thank you so much to your studio and I appreciate the invitation and thank you again.
-Thank you.
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will
Determination, desire and wishes. You may have heard the phrase, Where there's a will, there's a way. This means that if you have the desire and determination to do something, you can find a way.
Dr. Juneja said that people need a desire or will to learn a foreign languate. Meaning that they have to really want it and be commited to their goals.
zeal
Strong passion, energy, eagerness. Devotion or enthusiasm for something.
Zeal is a noun and the adjective form is zealous. For example, the lawyer zealously defended her client. That zeal won the case.
bold
In this case, bold means having courage and confidence. Taking a risk if you believe it's right. Fearless or free. An example would be, She made the bold decision to move across the country to become an actress. In the end, her courage was rewarded and she became famous.
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open doors to
Learning a new language opens doors to different cultures and perspective.
face challenges
Patience is key when facing challenges in foreigh language acquisition.
without fear of...
It's crucial to speak without fear of making mistakes.
celebrate a small victory
*celebrate
Celebrating small victories, such as mastering a new phrase, boosts motivation in language learning.
Cultural sensitivity
Cultural sensitivity is an essential part of mastering a foreign language.
不可欠
essential / integral
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Be bold. That's in everything and not only language.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（28）
5月23日(木)
Point to check_無理を言って申し訳ない。
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Subject: Entertainments for ABC's president.
Hi Rie,
Thank you for making arrangements for Dominic Dubo, ABC's president. Actually, his secretary mentioned that he'd like to purchase traditional Japanese tableware during his visit. It seems that he's been given a shopping list by his wife. I know the schedule is quite tight but do you know of any stores in Tokyo where he could stop by?
Many thanks.
Pierre
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Do you know of any stores in Tokyo where he could stop by?
* know of ...
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- We'll push back the dinner start time by an hour.
* push back ... by .... 時間を遅らせる => delay
<> bring forward / move up
* dinner start time
- We'll delay the dinner start time by an hour.
Rie
*itinerary
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Subject: Mt. Fuji.
Hi Pedro,
Climing Mt. Fuji sounds like a great idea. Personally, I've only been to the fifthe station by bus. So I asked my colleague, Toyama Noboru who loves mountain climbing. He said the weekend of July 13th would be a great timing if the whe weather is favorable and he'd be happy to climb togethere. What do you think?
Regards,
Rie
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Regarding the key point of this email, how is Rie communicationg Noboru's intentions to Pedro?
- Rie's telling Pedoro that Noboru would be happy to climbtogether.
-It seems Rie is leaving the decision to Pedro.
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- It's reassuring to have someone who knows Mt. Fuji well.
* It's reassuring to ... 心強い
- It's a relief to be accompanied by someone experienced with Mt. Fuji.
* It's a relief to ... ～でほっとしています
It's also possible to say ...
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Rie-san,
Thank you for your kind offer. I really appreciate it. It's reassuring to have someone who knows Mt. Fuji well. Could you please introduce me to Noboru so that we can communicate directly?
Many thanks,
Pedoro
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Whad do you think is the underlining emotion in the sentence?
- The word "reassuring" encapsulates Pedoro's sense fo comfort. When such words are used effectively, you can express feelings with just a single word.
-Yes, it's truly clear and concise.
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encapsulate
[ɛnˈkæpsəˌleɪt]
要約するTo express in a brief summary; epitomize
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- I would like to see a Kabuki performance. But is it okay if I don't understand the language?
- I want to visit Kouya-san, but is it possible to go there and back in a day?
- I know places where you can casually experience tea ceremony.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（27）
5月22日(水)
A few days lataer, Kaoru and Daniel exchange information about recent developments. The focus of the conversation seems to be on how to respond to the upcoming shareholders meeting.
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What did Kaoru hit at regarding the external audit?
-She hinted at the possibility of restructuring the semiconductor department.
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Daniel, I notice you've been busy. I've heard rumors that executive support for salvaging the SC department is at 50 percent now.
-Yes, thank you for delaying the board meeting. those three days were crucial. Our boss has flown to Tokyo to convince more board members to offer their support.
-I spoke to the external audi team today and hinted at the possibility of restructureing the semiconductor departiment. They indicated that would be a smart move.
-How should we explain it at the shareholders meating? I'm concerned sharholders might raise questions about the losses. Should we conbine the numbers with a better performing operations to smooth things out?
-I mean, transparency is the key. Let's look for evidence to persuade them that the semiconductor business could make a recovery.
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crucial
external <> internal
audit
hint at
restructure
indicate
be concerned 心配している
smooth out
transparency
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be concerned + that / about ...
- I'm concerned (that) sharholders might raise questions about the losses.
- The manager's concerned about the lack of communication within the department.
- I'm concerd about the team's productivity.
be worried that..
I'm worried that sharholders might raise questions about the losses.
fear that ..
I fear that sharholders might inquire about the losses.
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What's wrong with combining the numbers? Honestly doesn't pay. As long as it's legal, it should be okay.
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It's not just about being legal. Even if you try to conceal the fact that the business is in the red, savvy investors will notice and might think we were trying to hide something. It's better to be upfront. I belive honesty does pay.
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* savvy
* upfront
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（26）
5月21日(火)
Daniel asks Kaoru for advice on whether there is any way to salvage the situation. Kaoru explains the circumstances to Daniel and provides a hint.
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What would happen if the semiconductor department were placed inside a well-performing division?
-It would lose autonomy but the ongoing projects could continue.
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Fujita-san, tell me farnkly. Do you think there's a way to salvage the semiconductor department?
Okay Daniel. the outlook may be bleak. However, if we could place the departoment inside a well-performing division in Kuala Lumpur, the losses would be less noticeable. The semiconductor department would lose autonomy, but the ongoing projects could continue.
-How much support can we get?
-Don't tell anyone I said this, and this is not my idea. But right now, four out of then board members seem to support salvaging the business. You need to convince two more people to get a majority. A problem happening at another subsidiary, means that I could suggest delaying the meeting by three days maximum.
-Thank you, Fujita-san. I owe you for this.
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salvage
bleak 見通しなどが暗い
noticeable
autonomy
on going
majority
I owe you.
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bleak
見通しなどが暗い
offering little hope or excitement; dismal -> a bleak future.gloomy and somber
cold and raw
- The outlook may be bleak.
- Following the natural disaster, the survivors faced a bleak reality.
- The job market becomes bleak during recessions.
*job market 雇用市場
*recession 不景気
The outlook may be bleak.
perseverance
[ˌpɜrsəˈvɪrəns]
- The job market becomes bleak during recessions.
- The future may appear grim.
- The prospects may not look promising.
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ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson（25）
5月20日(月)
In a process of exchanging financial figures, a new challenge has emerged for the subsidialy in Kuala Lumpur. Kaori is engaging in a candid discussion with Daniel, the local head of finance.
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What is the problem with the subsidiary in Kuala Lumpur?
-The semiconductor department's final numbers are in the red agaain.
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Fujita-san, have I submitted something wrong?
- Relax, Daniel. No discrepancies this year. It's just that the semiconductor department's final numbers are in the red again.
-Does that mean Tokyo wants to dissolve the department?
-There's nothing personal in this, but the company guideline state that if an operation loses money three years in a row, it will not be pursued further.
-Fujita-san, this business is important for us to maintain political connections in Malaysia. If we pull out, the authorities may not be so cooprerative in the future.
-I know, but how will shareholders see? Between you and me, it's on the agenda for the board meeting next Monday. You should discess things internally and seek support from Mr. Sato, the managing director beforehand. Good luck!
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in a red
dissolve 解体解散する
in a row
pursure
pull out 撤退する
cooperative
[koʊˈɑpəˌreɪtɪv]
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pull out -> pull out of ...
- If we pull out, the authorities may not be so cooperative in the future.
- The government's decision to pull out of the treaty surprised the world.
* the treaty 条約 - The CEO decided to pull out of the merger negotiations.
If we withdraw, cooperation from the authorities may diminish in the future.
- Does that mean Tokyo wants to dissolve the department?
margin （余白）
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ラジオビジネス英語 Interview（1-6）
5月17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
・・・聞き取れない・・・。
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What should we be happy when we're offered a new job or position?
-Because we're getting paid to learn something new.
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My background was, I started with basic science and went to microbiology, then went to a faculty of engineering in Osaka and then later what I was doing is all like related to pharma area, medicine, you know, all clinical trials, you know. So, multi-type of background helped me to build up my carrier.
-I see. You have had a very interesting and varied career. People in Japan sometimes hesitate to chage their jobs. Could you please give them some advice?
-My message is it's not changing the job. You can do within the same company, too, and the same place too. It's a challenge. Challenge towards your career. You know I tell my people when they're, you know, the fresh employeers join the office, till yesterday you are paying tuition fee and learning in the school and the university. From today you get paid and then learn. If you think you are learning on the job, and you'r learning new things in the job, your attitude becomes so different. So when we offer some new position, a new area to work with, I say they should be happy, you know. Now we are getting paid for something that..to learn something new. So I became CEO, I need to do A to Z, right. If you want to.. build up to go, rise to the job you want to achieve finally, it's up to you. Me of couse I've challenged too, you know. So you should learn enything. My one word advice today is that never hesitate to take challenges. Never hesitate to learn something new. That makes you grow. It grows your career as a human being. That you know.. So job rotation is very important. Of course you need to specialize yourself, too, you know, in some area, you know. That's important. Never hesitate to take new challenges.
Broaden your experience and enhonce your skills by taking on challenges.
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microbiology
Microbiology is the scientific field of microorganisms or microscopic organisms. This includes studying things like viruses to bacteria and parasites to name a few. Dr. Juneda's background is in microbiology. So he has experience in the pharmaceutical field.
clinical trial
Clinical trials are research studies that determine the efficacy and safety of medic, medical treatments devices procedures and so on. They are done with actual people in a very carefully conrotolled and regulated environment.
A to Z
From first to last and everything in between. Everything. Specifically everything in a particular order or organized fashion. Dr. Juneda said that he needs to do A to Z as a CEO. Meaning he's responsible for everything in a thorough and detailed way.
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pharma (area)
-(Biochemistry) pharmaceutical companies when considered together as an industry
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exceed expectations
I always strive to exceed the expectations of my supervisors.
motivate
I think recognizing everyone's efforts motivates the whole team.
*recognize
maintain a balance
While work is important, so is taking care of yourself. It's about maintaining a balance.
open to change 変化に対してオープンになる-> 変化を受け入れる
We should become more adaptable and open to change.
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基本-> fundamental
Meeting deadlines is fundamental to building trust in relationships.
* meet a deadline
* be fundamental to noun? -> building
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Never hesitate to take challenges. Never hesitate to learn something new. That makes you grow.