白書(はくしょ)

はくしょ
noun
white paper, official report
formalpolitics
1. white paper, official government report
An authoritative report published by a government ministry or agency on a specific policy area. In Japan, various ministries publish annual white papers on topics such as the economy, defense, and the environment.
経済(けいざい)白書(はくしょ)が発表(はっぴょう)された。
The economic white paper was released.
防衛(ぼうえい)白書(はくしょ)に新(あたら)しいデータが掲載(けいさい)されている。
New data is included in the defense white paper.
環境省(かんきょうしょう)の白書(はくしょ)によると、温暖化(おんだんか)の影響(えいきょう)は年々(ねんねん)深刻(しんこく)になっている。
According to the Ministry of the Environment's white paper, the effects of global warming are becoming more serious each year.

Usage

A translation of the English term "white paper." In Japan, major 白書(はくしょ) include the 経済(けいざい)白書(はくしょ) (Economic White Paper), 防衛(ぼうえい)白書(はくしょ) (Defense White Paper), and 環境(かんきょう)白書(はくしょ) (Environment White Paper). They are published annually and serve as key reference documents for policy discussions.

Writing

白(はく) means "white" and 書(しょ) means "document" or "writing." The name derives from the white covers of British government reports.

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