The rest of the world, however, has marveled at the admirable, dignified manner in which ordinary Japanese are dealing with terrible adversity. I am repeatedly asked why there is no looting or signs of explosive anger.
然而世界其他国家则惊叹于普通日本人在面对大灾难时的优秀高贵品质。人们总是问我为何当地没有发生抢劫或者任何暴动迹象。而“隐忍”这个词则在报道日本灾难的媒体封面上反复出现。