NHK

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nhk

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the broadcasting organization?Japan Broadcasting Corporation (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai), commonly known as NHK
2. What is the legal status?Statutory corporation operating under Japanese law
3. How does NHK get its money?NHK is funded by a TV license fee that households pay for owning a TV, so it doesn’t rely on advertising.
4. Why does NHK make high‑definition and 8K TV shows?NHK wants to give viewers the best picture quality and helps make new TV technology around the world.

Public Service Broadcasting: Media services funded by the public to inform, educate, and entertain, prioritizing societal benefit over profit.
Statutory Corporation: An entity established by legislative act to perform specific public functions, often with a degree of autonomy.
High-Definition Television (HDTV): A broadcast standard offering significantly enhanced resolution and picture quality compared to standard definition.
8K Resolution: An ultra-high-definition television format featuring approximately 33 million pixels, providing exceptional detail and clarity.