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Polls close in Japan as PM Takaichi seeks bigger mandate in Parliament | DW News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/08Curious about Japan's recent snap election and what it means for the country's future? This DW News report dives into the political landscape, focusing on Sanae Takaichi's bid for a stronger mandate and touching on key issues like the cost of living and defense spending. You'll pick up essential political vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of Japanese foreign policy!
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prime minister
US /praɪm ˈmɪnɪstɚ/
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UK /praim ˈministə/
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- The leader of countries with a king, queen
- The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.
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More paid off
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- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To have bribed someone.
- To have paid a debt in full.
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- Phrase
- A phrase used as a filler in speech, often to indicate uncertainty or to seek confirmation from the listener.
- A phrase used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener.
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