noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
being in Germany; residing in Germany
Used in formal or written contexts to indicate that someone is living or staying in Germany, often in contrast to being in another country.
The Japanese community in Germany is active.
He has a long history of living in Germany.
Compound of 在 (ざい, 'being in') and 独 (どく, abbreviation for ドイツ, 'Germany'). The abbreviation 独 comes from the first character of the ateji 独逸 (ドイツ).