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Harto's Journey: From Omamori Doubts to Self-Belief
Sunday, 25 January, 2026
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harto's Journey: From Omamori Doubts to Self-Belief Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 浅草の雷門をくぐると、初詣（はつもうで）に訪れた人々で賑わう浅草寺（せんそうじ）が目の前に広がります。En: As you pass through the Kaminarimon in Asakusa, Senso-ji, bustling with people visiting for their hatsumode, opens up before you.Ja: 冬の冷たい空気の中、温かいお祭りの雰囲気が漂っていました。En: In the cold winter air, a warm festival atmosphere filled the air.Ja: 新年の飾りがあちこちに垂れ下がり、明るく彩られた境内は、希望に満ちた人々でいっぱいです。En: New Year's decorations hung everywhere, and the brightly colored temple grounds were full of hopeful people.Ja: ハルトは友人のアイコと共に、心に決めた目的を果たしに訪れました。En: Harto visited with his friend Aiko to fulfill a purpose they had set for themselves.Ja: 「これからの試験に向けて、特別なお守りが欲しいんだ」とハルトは決意を固めていました。En: "I want a special omamori for the upcoming exams," Harto was firm in his decision.Ja: 目の前にはたくさんのお守りが売られており、その中には美しく装飾されたものもあれば、シンプルで控えめなものもありました。En: There were many omamori for sale before him, some beautifully decorated while others were simple and modest.Ja: 「お守りに頼るの？En: "Are you going to rely on an omamori?"Ja: 」アイコは半信半疑でした。En: Aiko was skeptical.Ja: 彼女は科学を信じる現実主義者です。En: She is a realist who believes in science.Ja: 「本人の努力次第でしょ？En: "Isn't it all up to your effort?"Ja: 」「でも、少し運が良くなるなら悪くないだろう？En: "But wouldn't it be nice if a bit of luck turned our way?"Ja: 」ハルトは笑顔で答えました。En: Harto replied with a smile.Ja: その時、りなさんという地元の女性が彼らに話し掛けてきました。En: Just then, a local woman named Rina approached them.Ja: 「こちらのお守りは、特別に幸運を呼ぶと評判なんですよ」と彼女は自信たっぷりに進めてきました。En: "This omamori is reputed to bring special luck," she suggested confidently.Ja: ハルトは考え込みました。En: Harto pondered deeply.Ja: 彼は立派なお守りを手に取りましたが、値段を見て眉をひそめました。En: He picked up a fine omamori but frowned at the price tag.Ja: 「これは確かに素敵だけど、高すぎるよ…」アイコが肩を叩きました。En: "This is certainly nice, but it's too expensive..." Aiko patted him on the shoulder.Ja: 「ハルト、重要なのは、あなたの気持ちだよ。En: "Harto, the important thing is your mindset.Ja: 努力することを忘れないで。En: Remember not to forget to put in the effort."Ja: 」りなさんも頷きました。En: Rina nodded as well.Ja: 「心の持ちようがお守り以上に大事なんですよ。En: "Your attitude is more important than an omamori."Ja: 」ハルトは深く息をつき、最終的に高価なお守りを棚に戻しました。En: Harto took a deep breath and, in the end, returned the expensive omamori to the shelf.Ja: 「ありがとう、アイコ。En: "Thank you, Aiko.Ja: 君の言葉が一番の応援だよ。En: Your words are the best support."Ja: 」そして彼は、りなさんから手作りの小さなお守りを購入しました。En: Then he purchased a small handmade omamori from Rina.Ja: そのシンプルなお守りは、ハルトに友人のアドバイスと思いやりを思い出させ、彼自身の力を信じるきっかけとなったのです。En: That simple omamori reminded Harto of his friend's advice and kindness and became an opportunity for him to believe in his own strength.Ja: 浅草寺を歩き出したハルトの表情は、以前よりも自信に満ちていました。En: As Harto walked through Senso-ji, his expression was more confident than before.Ja: 彼は初詣に参拝し、その年に向けて心新たに誓いを立て、やがて試験の成功を信じることができました。En: He paid his respects for hatsumode, made a fresh vow for the year, and eventually came to believe in his success in the exams.Ja: ハルトは自分の運命を切り開く勇気を持ち、彼の歩みは確実に前へと進み始めました。En: Harto had the courage to carve out his destiny, and his steps began to move steadily forward.Ja: 新年の風が、彼の背中を押すように吹き抜けていきました。En: The New Year wind blew through, as if pushing him gently onward. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑わうatmosphere: 雰囲気decorations: 飾りgrounds: 境内purpose: 目的omamori: お守りfirm: 決意を固めるmodest: 控えめskeptical: 半信半疑realist: 現実主義者rely: 頼るattitude: 心の持ちようexpensive: 高価handmade: 手作りopportunity: きっかけconfidence: 自信respects: 参拝courage: 勇気destiny: 運命steadily: 確実にfestival: お祭りcolorful: 彩られたconsider: 考え込むfrown: 眉をひそめるpat: 肩を叩くimportant: 重要support: 応援advice: アドバイスstrength: 力vow: 誓い
