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Why is Japan obsessed with robots? | CNBC Explains
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PENG posted on 2019/02/16Ever wondered why Japan seems to have a robot for everything, from greeting you at the airport to serving your coffee? This fascinating CNBC Explains video dives deep into Japan's unique obsession with robots, exploring the cultural and economic reasons behind it. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary related to automation, labor shortages, and futuristic tech, all while learning about a truly unique aspect of Japanese society!
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chronic
US /ˈkrɑnɪk/
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UK /'krɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- (Of disease) over a long time; serious
B1
More completely
US /kəmˈpliːtli/
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UK /kəmˈpli:tli/
- Adverb
- In every way or as much as possible
- To the greatest extent; thoroughly.
A1
More artificial
US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
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UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- (Something) made by people; not created by nature
B1TOEIC
More necessarily
US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/
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UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
A2TOEIC
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