N1 Vocabulary 1

(noun) an issue to be addressed; a task or assignment. Unlike 問題, 課題 implies something to be worked on and solved. 例: 新制度の定着に向けて、残された課題は少なくない。 — Quite a few issues remain before the new system takes hold.

(noun, suru-verb) a press conference; a formal meeting or audience. 例: 社長は午後に記者会見を開き、不祥事について陳謝した。 — The president held a press conference in the afternoon and apologized for the scandal.

(noun, suru-verb) talks; a formal discussion between leaders or representatives. 例: 両国の外相による会談は予定を一時間超えて続いた。 — The talks between the two countries' foreign ministers ran an hour over schedule.

(noun, suru-verb) reform. 例: 政府は医療制度の抜本的な改革に乗り出した。 — The government has embarked on a sweeping reform of the healthcare system.

(noun, suru-verb) development (of products, technology, land or resources). 例: 同社は電池の寿命を倍に延ばす新素材の開発に成功した。 — The company succeeded in developing a new material that doubles battery life.

(noun) the foreign minister. 例: 外相は来週から中東諸国を歴訪する予定だ。 — The foreign minister is scheduled to tour Middle Eastern countries starting next week.