Learn Japanese from the News — Season 1, Episode 4: Researchers Develop Plastic That Decomposes After Use
News, Talk • 10 min • 4 seasons, 67 episodes
Episode synopsis
Plastic pollution in the ocean has become a global environmental concern. Follow along as we listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about a new plastic developed by researchers at the University of Tokyo that is embedded with enzymes that cause it to naturally break down in water. We also consider the katakana loanword "purasuchikku" (plastic) and learn some related katakana words that are commonly used in everyday life.
About Learn Japanese from the News
Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Age of Legal Adulthood to Be Lowered to 18 in April
- E2People in Japan Donate 4 Billion Yen to Ukraine through Embassy
- E3Sightseeing Route Reopens in Owakudani Hakone
- E5International Organization Formed to Fight Manga, Anime Piracy Sites
- E6Frequent “Anomalous” Rainfall in Japan Caused by Rising Temperatures
- E7Bystanders Use AED to Save Girl Who Suddenly Collapsed at Gym
- E8Japan Tops Ranking of Tourism Destinations for First Time
- E9More Convenience Stores Offering Prescription Medication Pickup Service
- E10How to Prevent Heatstroke and Save Electricity on Air Conditioning
- E11“Don't Drink and Drive” Applies to Electric Scooters
- E12Japan Aims to Restore International Student Numbers to Pre-Pandemic Level
- E13New Services Bring Overgrown Produce to Market