Yukari in Germany and Her Favorite German

My first surgery in Germany: why I needed it, how the process went, and what happened on the surgery dayGermany vs. Japan: costs, waiting times, communication, and hospital cultureWhat surprised us about German healthcare, both good and badOur experience with dentists in Germany: why German dentists pull out teeth so quickly, treatment style, insurance, and differences from Japan




[ Word of the Day ]


die Feuerprobe (real test / trial by fire)


= a difficult or important situation where someone or something is tested for the first time and has to prove that they can handle it


e.g. Die mündliche Prüfung war meine Feuerprobe. (The oral exam was my real test. / The oral exam was my trial by fire.)

Our Paris trip: what we did and how it feltOur image of Paris before vs. after visitingParis from a German vs. Japanese point of viewWhy we want to live in Paris and how we could make it happen




[ Word of the Day ]


die Sehnsucht (longing / deep yearning)


= a deep emotional feeling of missing, wanting, or longing for someone, something, or a place that feels far away


e.g.


Ich habe Sehnsucht nach Paris.


(I long for Paris. / I miss Paris deeply.)

Anime we watched recentlyOur relationship with animeAnime culture in Japan vs GermanyIs anime pure entertainment, or something more to us?

[ Word of the Day ] tiefgründig (deep / profound) = something that has a deeper meaning, makes you think, or is not just superficial


e.g. Dieser Anime ist sehr tiefgründig. (This anime is very deep and meaningful.)

1. Our recent lifestyle changes


2. Healthy lifestyles in Japan vs Germany


3. Beauty standards and health perception in Japan vs Germany





[ Word of the Day ] gewöhnungsbedürftig (takes some getting used to) = something that feels unfamiliar or a bit difficult at first, but becomes easier over time


e.g. Früh aufzustehen ist gewöhnungsbedürftig. (Waking up early takes some getting used to.)