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Japan's PM Takaichi dissolves parliament and calls snap elections | DW News
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niko posted on 2026/02/03Curious about Japan's political shake-up? This DW News report dives into Prime Minister Takaichi's snap election call, exploring the dynamics of Japanese politics and US-Japan relations. You'll pick up key vocabulary related to elections and international affairs, making it a fantastic way to boost your understanding and language skills!
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US /ˈlɪtərəli/
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- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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US /tʌf/
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UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
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US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/
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UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount that is more than half of a group
- The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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US /kæmˈpen/
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- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
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