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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.
経済白書が発表された。
The economic white paper was released.
防衛白書に新しいデータが掲載されている。
New data is included in the defense white paper.
環境省の白書によると、温暖化の影響は年々深刻になっている。
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 include the 経済白書 (Economic White Paper), 防衛白書 (Defense White Paper), and 環境白書 (Environment White Paper). They are published annually and serve as key reference documents for policy discussions.
KANJI:
白 means "white" and 書 means "document" or "writing." The name derives from the white covers of British government reports.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 経済白書: economic white paper
- 防衛白書: defense white paper
- 環境白書: environment white paper
- 白書を発表する: to publish a white paper