7 meaningful words from Mitsuya-san
Mitsuya Majime is a bookworm and salesman for Genbu Publishing. Kouhei Araki, the chief editor of the Dictionary Editorial Department, is retiring. He would like Mitsuya-san to take his place as the Chief Editor of the Dictionary Editorial Department.
Right after his transfer, Mitsuya-san works on The Great Passage, which is a new dictionary project. He is on his way to be a successful editor. First, he must rediscover the power and meaning behind each word.
01
AFFIRMATION
Noun: the assertion that something exists or is true.
Mitsuya-san has no confidence. Moving into a new job is always a challenge. He feels inept about being pushed into the editorial department. Taking on a significant project is another hurdle to overcome. Mitsuya-san learns that by giving due credit to where it belongs can move things along. People are willing to prove themselves if we only provide them with a chance.
02
ATTACHMENT
Noun: feeling that binds one to a person, thing, cause, ideal, or the like; devotion; regard.
Mitsuya-san uncovers the gargantuan task in creating a dictionary. Editors devote a lot of time to reading published materials. A word that raises interest is cross-reference, with citations are then reviewed by definers. The definers decide the best course of action. Editors go through a lot of work to get a single word into a dictionary. It is no wonder why editors become attached to the words they add in the dictionary.
03
BEAUTY
Noun: the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit.
Mitsuya-san can connect with words. He sees the history, effort, and usefulness that goes behind each of them. Akari-san notices this unique ability. Mitsuya-san’s eyes finally open that he has the gift to make the dreams of many editors in the Dictionary Editorial Department come true. Mitsuya-san takes a brave first step to a publishing adventure.
04
FEELINGS
Noun: an emotional state or reaction.
Mitsuya-san has a hard time expressing his own feelings. He then falls in love with Kaguya-san. But he cannot find a way to tell her. His friend and co-worker, Masashi-san, tells him just to be himself. Mitsuya-san writes a love letter, and as a lover of words, he pours his emotions in it.
Episode: 11
Run: 2016 (Fall)
Written By: Takuya Sato
Directed By: Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
Studio: Zexcs
English: Amazon Video
ANIME
Volumes: 1
Written By: Shion Miura
Illustrated By: Haruko Kumota
Publication: 2009 (Fall)
Publisher: Kobunsha
LIGHT NOVEL
05
FRIENDSHIP
Noun: the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends.
Mitsuya-san and Masashi-san have the worst first impression of each other. Masashi-san thinks that Mitsuya-san is weird. The more they work together; they discover that they complement each other. Before they know it, they become the best of friends. Masashi-san regularly helps to make The Great Passage successful. As it goes, first impressions can be misleading.
06
HARD WORK
Noun: a great deal of effort or endurance.
Mitsuya-san appreciates the work editors put into making The Great Passage a reality. One has to spend time, have the determination, and work to make their dreams come true. Challenges are part of success. The Great Passage teaches Mitsuya-san and his team the value of hard work.
07
PERSEVERANCE
Noun: persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Mitsuya-san understands that success can only happen if there is hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance. Perseverance is essential to love what you are doing. The Great Passage is a product of excellent editors working together. The impossible is possible, and continuously trying bear fruits.
Creating a dictionary is an inspirational voyage. Take on Fune wo Amu [The Great Passage]; it will encourage, make you fall in love, and grasp your dreams.
Mae is on the search for the next slice of life anime hit. Aside from watching anime, she also reads manga. Mae leisurely walks her dog and enjoys preparing-&-drinking tea. She spends most of her day planning or creating the next article, chapter or post to write.
