文部科学省计划扩大面向外籍居民的日语教育，因为外籍居民人数达到历史新高，许多社区难以满足日益增长的日语课程需求。
The education ministry plans to expand Japanese-language education for foreign residents as their numbers reach a record high and many communities struggle to meet growing demand for classes.
日本法务大臣山下贵司表示，截至6月底，日本外籍居民人数达到创纪录的428万1026人。文部科学省计划通过补贴和专家指导，帮助地方政府加强教学项目。
Japan had a record 4,281,026 foreign residents at the end of June, Justice Minister Takashi Yamashita said. The education ministry plans to help local governments strengthen their teaching programs through subsidies and expert guidance.
今年8月，该省采纳了一项关于日语教育的政策方案，旨在帮助日本人和外籍居民和谐共处。该省在2027财年预算申请中，为相关项目申请了113亿日元，大约是前一年预算的四倍。
In August this year, the ministry adopted a policy package on Japanese-language education aimed at helping Japanese and foreign residents live together harmoniously. It has sought ¥11.3 billion for related programs in its fiscal 2027 budget request, roughly four times the previous year’s budget.