Topic N2
Japanese Learning
10. Society - Plastic Waste Problem
N2 Conversation Lesson 10 - Society - Plastic Waste Problem
💬Dialogue
最近、レジ袋の有料化をめぐって様々な議論がありますが、プラスチック削減の動きが強まっていますね。
Recently, there have been various discussions regarding the charging for plastic bags, and the movement to reduce plastic is strengthening.
そうですね。海洋汚染の問題は深刻な事態にほかなりませんから、一人ひとりが意識を変えていく必要がありますね。
That's true. Since the problem of ocean pollution is nothing but a serious situation, each individual needs to change their awareness.
ええ。私もマイバッグを持ち歩くようにしていますが、利便性を追求するあまり、私たちはプラスチックに頼りすぎてきたのかもしれません。
Yes. I try to carry a reusable bag, but perhaps because we pursued convenience too much, we may have relied too much on plastic.
確かにおっしゃる通りです。利便性はもとより、コスト面を抜きにしては代替素材への移行は難しいという課題もあります。
You're exactly right. Setting aside convenience, there's also the challenge that it's difficult to switch to alternative materials without considering the cost aspect.
企業側も開発を急いでいるようですが、単に禁止するだけでなく、循環型社会を構築する努力を並行して進めていくべきですね。
Companies also seem to be rushing development, but in addition to simply banning, we should proceed with efforts to build a circular society in parallel.
ええ。小さな一歩でも、多くの人が取り組めば大きな力になりますからね。
Indeed. Even if it's a small step, if many people work on it, it will become a great power.
⭐Key Expressions
～をめぐって
Used to describe a topic or discussion involving multiple parties.
～にほかならない
Strongly asserts the true nature or reason of something.
～はもとより
Used to state an obvious example followed by another one.
～を追求するあまり
Describes a negative result caused by excessive action/state.
📚Vocabulary
をめぐって
をめぐって
concerning / regarding
にほかならない
にほかならない
nothing but / clearly
追求するあまり
ついきゅうするあまり
due to pursuing too much
はもとより
はもとより
let alone / of course
抜きにしては
ぬきにしては
without / leaving out
べき
べき
should / must
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