Let's not forget レントゲン, also from the German. When I was hospitalized in Tokyo many years ago, it was that word that made the German medical connection click for me, after which I finally began to understand more of what my hapless doctor at a small Catholic hospital was saying. (She was hapless in that she didn't have enough of a background in hematology to understand my symptoms—it was only after I was transferred to a ward hospital that the diagnosis—mononucleosis!—was clarified.
And cool information on the Satsuma domain. Explains a lot about how they came to dominate Emperor Meiji's new navy.
Let's not forget レントゲン, also from the German. When I was hospitalized in Tokyo many years ago, it was that word that made the German medical connection click for me, after which I finally began to understand more of what my hapless doctor at a small Catholic hospital was saying. (She was hapless in that she didn't have enough of a background in hematology to understand my symptoms—it was only after I was transferred to a ward hospital that the diagnosis—mononucleosis!—was clarified.
And cool information on the Satsuma domain. Explains a lot about how they came to dominate Emperor Meiji's new navy.
Great comment Brian.
I definetely should’ve included レントゲン, totally slipped my mind :)
I cut so much from this week’s newsletter (because I always go long), but glad the naval stuff was worthwhile for you!
It was ALL worthwhile!
Thank you very much Brian!