Explore why I swapped Kagawa’s calm for Osaka's bustle, detailing my initial impressions and the emotional journey of moving between these contrasting locales.
単語 (Vocabulary)
引っ越す (ひっこす）- To move; Relocate
期待する (きたいする） - To expect
裏返し（うらがえし） - Inside out
土地勘 (とちかん）- Be familiar with the area
落ち着く (おちつく) - To settle down
馴染む（なじむ） - To fit in; To get used to
条例（じょうれい） - Ordinance
環境 (かんきょう) - environment
感想 (かんそう) - impressions, thoughts
問題 (もんだい) - problem, issue
期待 (きたい) - expectation, anticipation
不安 (ふあん) - anxiety, unease
交流 (こうりゅう) - exchange, interaction
家賃 (やちん) - Rent (for housing)
会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)
引っ越しをするとき、どのような期待と不安がありましたか？もしくはあるとおもいますか？
What expectations and anxieties did you have when moving, or do you think one might have?
田舎と都会の生活でどちらが自分に合っていると思いますか？
Which do you think suits you better, rural or urban life?
新しく友達を作るにはどうしたらいいと思いますか？都会と田舎で違いはあると思いますか？
How do you think one should go about making new friends? Do you think there's a difference between doing so in the city versus the countryside?
コロナ禍での生活の変化を経験して何を学びましたか？
What have you learned from the changes in life during the COVID-19 pandemic?
お節介（せっかい）って？
"おせっかい" describes someone who meddles in other people's affairs, often trying to help without being asked and sometimes causing more trouble. It typically has a negative connotation, suggesting unnecessary or unwanted interference. However, in some cultures, like in Osaka, this behavior can be seen as positive, reflecting a caring attitude.
