As I watch the government's inability to deal with the increasingly serious problems related to the pension system and economy, I think that we must (do what we can to) protect ourselves.
Whenever I think about the unhappy circumstances surrounding children, with the recent cases of bullying, abuse, and gruesome incidents, it makes me feel concerned about the future of this country.
(f).
世界各地での戦いの様子を見るにつけ胸が痛む。
As I watch the wars going on in various places around the world, my heart aches.
Whenever I read articles about all of the medical errors that have been happening (frequently) recently, I shudder at the thought that I could have been a victim.
(h).
年末が一気に駆け足でやってくるのを感じるにつけ、自分の年齢を思い知らされます。
As I feel the end of the year coming at a dash, I become aware of my age.