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少子高齢化問題 (Declining Birthrate and Aging Population)
日本の抱える最大の問題の一つが「少子高齢化」である。子供の数が減り、お年寄りの割合が増え続けている。
One of the biggest problems Japan faces is the "declining birthrate and aging population". The number of children is decreasing, and the proportion of elderly people continues to increase.
このままでは、将来の労働力が不足し、経済に深刻な影響を与えることが懸念されている。
If this continues, there are concerns that the future labor force will be insufficient, having a serious impact on the economy.
政府は、子育て支援の充実や外国人労働者の受け入れなど、さまざまな対策を講じているが、根本的な解決には至っていない。
The government is taking various measures, such as enhancing childcare support and accepting foreign workers, but a fundamental solution has not been reached.
📝 Kuis Pemahaman Reading
1. What is the main concern mentioned regarding the aging population?
2. Which of the following is a measure the government is taking?