In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Q: He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne upon the abdication of his father , the now-Emperor Emeritus Akihito on 1 May 2019 at 00:00 local time ( 15:00 UTC ) .

A: He has been on the Chrysanthemum Throne since his father Akihito abdicated in 2019 .
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Q: The J1 League ( Japanese : J1 , Hepburn : J1 Ri gu ) or simply J1 is the top division of the Japan Professional Football League ( Japanese : , Hepburn : Nihon Puro Sakka Ri gu ) and the top professional association football J.League in Japan .

A: J1 League is the top grouping of the Japan Professional Football League ( , Nippon Puro Sakka Ri gu ) .
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Q: Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or in members of a targeted group , making them question their own memory , perception , and sanity .

A:
Gaslighting is a type of psychological abuse where somebody uses lies or tricks to make another person doubt their memory and mental health .
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