Sanae Takaichi's 'I will work and work and work...' Wins 2025 'Words of the Year' Grand Prize
The phrase 'I will work and work and work and work and work' (働いて働いて働いて働いて働いてまいります), uttered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi upon her victory in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election, has been selected as the Grand Prize winner of the 2025 'Words of the Year and Buzzword Awards'. This statement by Takaichi, who assumed office as Japan's first female prime minister, has garnered significant national attention and sparked various debates. The phrase is said to have been used by Prime Minister Takaichi to express her strong commitment to serving the public and her duties. Following the announcement, immediate reactions spread across social media. While congratulatory messages for Prime Minister Takaichi emerged, the selection criteria and the implications of the phrase have also generated both praise and criticism. Supporters of Prime Minister Takaichi have praised her stance, with comments such as 'Congratulations, Prime Minister Takaichi, on winni...