白書
Meanings
1
white paper; government report
Refers especially to an official government report that summarizes the current state of a policy area, such as defense, economy, environment, labor, or health.
The government released this year's white paper on disaster prevention.
According to the environmental white paper, the use of renewable energy is increasing.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉が白書を発表するfor a ministry/government body to publish a white paper
The government publishes a white paper on the economy every year.
- 白書によると〈事〉according to the white paper, ...
According to the white paper, the unemployment rate has fallen compared to last year.
- 白書をまとめるto compile/put together a white paper
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare compiled a white paper on health.