向かう 【むかう】
N4 news

Godan verb with 'u' ending

to face

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon No. 9 is heading towards Okinawa Prefecture.

公務員 【こうむいん】
N4 news

Noun

public employee

Also: government employee; public-sector worker; public servant

Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Unit: Trial for the case of aggravated assault and abuse against a public official; prosecutor argues for acquittal, July 10, 19:07.

泳ぐ 【およぐ】
N5 science

Godan verb with 'gu' ending

to swim

Two high school students drowned after being swept away by a river current in Shiga Prefecture on July 10th.

デパート 【デパート】
Review N5 science

Noun

department store

2月のデパート売り上げ 2か月連続増加 時計や宝飾品などが好調

February's department store sales increased for the second consecutive month, with strong performance in categories like watches and jewelry.

全国のデパートの2月の売り上げは、外国人旅行者向けの免税品は減少したものの、全体としては時計や宝飾品などが好調で2か月連続の増加となりました。

Nationwide, February sales at department stores showed an overall increase for the second consecutive month, driven by strong performance in areas like watches and jewelry, although sales of tax-free goods for foreign tourists decreased.

日本百貨店協会によりますと、全国のデパートの2月の売…

According to the Japan Department Store Association, the sales of department stores across the country in February were...