病院 【びょういん】
N5 society

Noun

hospital

Also: clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery

東京大学は医療機器メーカーの納入をめぐる汚職事件で起訴された医学部附属病院の医師について、大学が調査した結果、150万円にのぼる研究費を私的に流用していたことが新たに分かり、懲戒解雇の処分にしました。

Following an investigation by the university, it was revealed that a doctor at the university hospital, who had been indicted in a corruption scandal involving a medical device manufacturer, had been using research funds totaling 1.5 million yen for personal purposes. As a result, the university has decided to dismiss him.

東京大学 大学病院への国の支援事業認められず 相次ぐ不祥事で3月11日午後8時36分

The Japanese government has not approved a national support program for the University of Tokyo Hospital, following a series of scandals. This occurred on March 11 at 8:36 PM.

世界 【せかい】
N4 news

Noun

the world

Also: society; the universe

仏ブランドを日本で広める役割から、日本ブランドを世界に売り込む立場へ――就任直後に抱負を聞いた。

Initially, her role was to promote French brands in Japan, but now she's in a position to market Japanese brands to the world. I heard her aspirations shortly after she took office.

フランスのブランドを日本で育てるのではなく、日本のブランドを世界に届ける。

Instead of nurturing French brands in Japan, we aim to bring Japanese brands to the world.

これは世界的なブランドでも、実はなかなか持てない強みです。

Even for well-known global brands, this is actually a strength that is not easy to possess.

開く 【ひらく】
N4 science

Godan verb with 'ku' ending

to open

Also: to undo; to unseal; to unpack

中東情勢を受けた関係閣僚会議が開かれ、高市総理大臣は石油製品の安定供給の確保に向け赤澤経済産業大臣を中心に新たに設けたタスクフォースで取り組みを進めるよう指示しました。

Following developments in the Middle East, a meeting of related ministers was held. Prime Minister Takashi instructed that efforts be made to ensure a stable supply of petroleum products, and that this would be achieved through a newly established task force led by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa.