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Here are the key points of this lesson: Omission of the subject (Xは) Using 'は' for clarity Nouns in Japanese” Omission of the subject (Xは) In Japanese, sentences often omit subjects when the context makes them clear, unlike in English where subjects like "I" or "it" are typically included.  For example, "I am a student," "My major is Japanese language," and "It is 12:30" translate into Japanese as "がくせいです," "にほんごです," and "12じはんです," respectively, without direct subjects. Using 'は' for clarity If the context doesn't provide clarity, Japanese sentences can start with a topic marked by "wa" (は in hiragana), indicating "As for X, it is Y.” For example,  “わたしは がくせいです" (As for me, I am a student), “せんこうは にほんごです" (As for my major, it is Japanese language), and "じかんは12じはんです" (As for the current time, it is 12:30). The particle "wa" (は), used to denote ...

Is Japan Still a Male-Dominated Society?

Is Japan Still a Male-Dominated Society?


Japan is known for its male-dominated society, where men hold most of the positions of power in workplaces. Unfortunately, Japan's record on gender equality is not impressive, ranking 120 out of 156 nations in the Global Gender Gap Report 2021.


One of the reasons behind this gender gap, as mentioned by Selleri (2019), is the lack of women in leadership positions, including politics.


While the gender gap remains an issue in Japan, there are certain services that seem to favour women. For example, women are charged a fee of 1,000 yen at some international parties, while men have to pay 3,000 yen. 



Similarly, many dating apps in Japan only charge men for their services, such as the dating app Omiai (Omiai, n.d.). 



Therefore, there is a reverse gender difference in certain services in Japan, where women enjoy an advantage over men. However, striving for a society where men and women receive equal earnings and pay the same prices for all services is important.



Reference: 

Amigo international friendship. (n.d.). International party. Meetup. Retrieved January 28, 2022, 

from https://www.meetup.com/internationl-friendship/events/282970674. 

Global Gender Gap Report 2021. World Economic Forum. (2021, March 31). Retrieved October 

27, 2021, from https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GGGR_2021.pdf. 

Omiai (n.d.) Plan. Retrieved January 28, 2022, from https://fb.omiai-jp.com/price.

Selleri, B. (2019, June 17). Women in Japan, how the gender pay gap limits their potential to 

shine. LifeGate. Retrieved January 28, 2022, from https://www.lifegate.com/women-in-

japan-gender-pay-gap. 


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