• Globetrotter Pod

  • By: Kaya
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Globetrotter Pod

By: Kaya
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  • Hello everyone! I'm Kaya, and welcome to my podcast Globetrotter Pod! Here I provide interesting content related to international relations, global societies and cultures, cultural comparisons and travel. Various guests and I share stories of cross-cultural encounters from all over the world. ➡ Tune in if you're interested in: - international relations - global societies & cultures - travel - cultural comparisons - social issues and gender - and much more! ➡ Instagram @globetrotter.pod ➡ This podcast was previously called English with Kaya. ➡ See you on the podcast!
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  • Announcement: Podcast Title Change | アナウンス~ポッドキャストのタイトル変更~
    Feb 22 2024

    "English with Kaya" will soon be renamed to the "Globetrotter Pod"! ポッドキャスト「English with Kaya」はもうすぐ「Globetrotter Pod」へタイトルを変更します!

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    7 mins
  • 43 - Denmark and Japan: More Similar Than We Think? Work, Education and Gender Relations in Denmark, with Louise Soerensen
    Feb 8 2024

    Louise Soerensen, today’s guest, is an International Coordinator at Peace Boat, seasoned traveler and intercultural communicator. She holds an MA in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Copenhagen University and an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies from Malmo University in Sweden.

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    Today’s vocabulary:

    decade = 10年間

    value = 価値(感)

    ignorant = 無知な

    billboard = 広告板

    outfit = 服装一式

    Nordic countries = 北欧諸国

    hybrid = ハイブリッド、混成物

    welfare state = 福祉国家

    contribute to ~ = ~に貢献する

    welfare = 福祉

    public sector = 公共セクター

    communism = 共産主義

    socialism = 社会主義

    private sector = 民間セクター

    private company = 民間企業

    under the guise of ~ = ~の振りをして

    equality = 平等

    Utopian = ユートピア的な、理想的な

    tax system = 税制

    earn = 稼ぐ

    competition = 競争

    strive = (~しよう)と努力する、(~しようと)骨折る

    boast = 自慢する

    ~ is frowned upon = ~は良しとされていない

    “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.” =

    「出る釘は打たれる。」

    pursue = 追う、追求する

    fulfillment = 達成感

    individualism = 個人主義

    fundraise = 資金を調達する

    expenses = 出費

    tuition (fees) = 学費

    EU = European Union = 欧州連合

    breadwinner = 一家の稼ぎ手、大黒柱

    salary = 給料

    rights = 権利

    household chores = 家事

    flexible = 柔軟な

    fluid = 流動的な

    stay-at-home dad = 家事を専業とする夫

    parental leave = 育児休暇

    ingrained = 根深い、変え難い

    cohabitation = 同棲、共同生活

    attitude = 態度

    pension = 年金

    spouse = 配偶者

    gain = 得る

    financial = 財政上の

    legal = 法的な、法律上の

    emotional = 感情的な

    practical = 実践的な

    progressive = 進歩的な

    state = 国家

    biological = 生物学的

    conceive = 妊娠する(= become pregnant)

    fertility treatment = 不妊治療

    heterosexual = 異性(間)の

    same-sex = 同性(間)の

    adopt = ~を養子にする

    legalize = 合法化する

    surely = 確実に

    in that regard = その意味においては

    wrap up = 終わりにする、最後にまとめる

    gap year = 一年間の休学、ギャップイヤー

    disadvantage = 不利なこと、デメリット

    resume = 履歴書

    anthropology = 文化人類学

    orphanage = 孤児院

    humble = 謙虚な

    privileged = 特権のある、恵まれた

    caring = 思いやりのある

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    32 mins
  • 42 - BILINGUAL EPISODE | Back in Japan: Eat till you drop in Osaka! | 日本に帰国: 大阪で食い倒れ!
    Jan 28 2024

    Kaya talks about her impressions of Japan after coming back to Tokyo from Uzbekistan, her trip to Osaka, the local

    food culture in Kansai and cultural differences between Kansai (western Japan) and Kanto (eastern Japan).

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    English: 0:00 ~ 27 min

    Japanese: 27:20 min ~ 56 min

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    Today’s vocabulary:

    humanoid = 人間の形をした

    shelf / 複:shelves = 棚

    automated = automatic = オートマ化された

    DIY = Do It Yourself = 自分でやる、日曜大工の

    cashier = レジ係

    change = おつり

    UNIQLO = ユニクロ (Uniqlo is a clothing apparel company originally founded in Japan.)

    to what extent … = どの程度(まで)

    cashless society = キャッシュレス社会

    advanced = 高度な、進んだ

    literally = 文字通り

    cash = 現金

    appearance = 外見

    derive from ~ = ~に由来する

    entertainment facility = 娯楽施設、エンタメ施設

    blockbuster films = 大ヒット映画

    generation = 世代

    roughly = about = around = approximately = おおよそ、大体

    embody = 体現する、具体化する

    wand = (魔法の)杖

    recreate = 再現する

    atmosphere = vibe = 雰囲気

    overwhelmed = 圧倒された

    aquarium = 水族館

    marine animals = 海洋生物

    The Pacific Rim = 環太平洋

    chain = 鎖

    display = 展示(する)

    gourmet = グルメ

    yummy = tasty = delicious = scrumptious = mouthwatering = delectable = 美味しい

    wheat = 小麦

    flour = 小麦粉

    minced = みじん切りにした

    Takoyaki cooker = たこ焼き器

    deep-fried = 揚げ

    skewered = 串刺しの

    eggplant = ナス

    convey = 伝える

    aside from ~ = ~の他に、それに加えて、

    vaudeville = 軽喜劇

    a sense of humor = ユーモアのセンス

    inhabitant = 住民

    metropolitan city = 大都市

    country bumpkin = 田舎者

    figure out = find out = 把握する、気が付く

    derogatory term = 蔑称

    awkward = 不器用な、ぎこちない

    rustic = 田舎の、素朴な

    snooty = 横柄な

    laid-back = 気楽な

    approachable = 付き合いやすい

    shrine = 聖堂、神社

    photogenic = 写真映えする

    trail = 経路、小道

    bamboo = 竹

    weekday = 平日

    divine = 神聖な

    otherworldly = 異世界の

    indigenous = 現地の、土着の

    multiple = 多数の、多様の

    worldview = 世界観

    detachment = 分離、孤立

    grove = 小さな森、木立

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    56 mins

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