Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to maintain Japan's traditional non-nuclear principles during a memorial ceremony in Hiroshima. The ceremony honored those killed and injured when the city was destroyed by an American atomic bomb 81 years ago. Takaichi's speech focused on Japan's long-standing commitment to avoiding nuclear weapons.
The prime minister joined hibakusha, meaning atomic bomb survivors, and other representatives at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Participants observed a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m., the exact time when the bomb exploded over the southwestern city on August 6, 1945. The bombing left approximately 140,000 dead, with another 74,000 killed when a second bomb hit Nagasaki three days later.
In her speech, Takaichi emphasized the importance of remembering this dark chapter in history. "The devastation caused by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the indescribable suffering endured by so many people, must never be repeated," she stated. The ceremony served as a reminder of the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare.
Sources: japantimes.co.jp
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. pledged | a. fighting |
| 2. principles | b. highlighted |
| 3. memorial | c. rules |
| 4. survivors | d. destruction |
| 5. observance | e. ceremony |
| 6. devastation | f. period |
| 7. catastrophic | g. marking |
| 8. warfare | h. terrible |
| 9. emphasized | i. people who lived |
| 10. chapter | j. promised |
1.j 2.c 3.e 4.i 5.g 6.d 7.h 8.a 9.b 10.f