Japanese Jungle

  29. (number)+Counter de Yen This structure pattern is used to tell the total price of things. orenji wa itsutsu de yonhyaku en desu.  The oranges are 400 yen for 5. kono nōto wa issatsu hyakugojūen desu. sansatsu de yonhyakugojūen desu. These notebooks are 150 yen for each and 450 yen for three. hon wa zenbu de ichiman-en desu.  These books are 10000 yen for all. "zenbu de" means in total, and it is often used with the sentence structure. 

Perceptions of Japanese Work Culture You may have heard that Japanese people are known for their hard work. This belief stems from the idea that they worked tirelessly to rebuild their nation after the devastation of World War II. In just 23 years, Japan transformed into the world's second-largest economy by 1968. The rapid economic growth during the 1960s contributed to the global image of Japanese people as industrious workers. 
 Current Work Patterns in Japan However, the reality today is different. Japanese people are not as hardworking as they used to be, and they actually work fewer hours. This shift may be due to increased prosperity and a desire to pursue hobbies and other personal interests. Additionally, the long working hours prevalent in the past have led to serious issues like death from overwork, prompting the government to implement measures to increase holidays and shorten work hours. Year 2000 2005 2010 2015 2019 Working hours ...