The Unseen Observer |Japanese Folktale | English Stories

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Step into the enchanting world of Japanese folklore with "The Unseen Observer," a tale that weaves a captivating narrative about awareness and the interconnectedness of life. This story follows a hunter in the mountains who aims to shoot a pheasant, only to find himself caught in a chain of observation that links him to the natural world in unexpected ways.
Witness the delicate balance of the hunter, the pheasant, the snake, the frog, and the worm, each absorbed in their own world, unaware of the broader picture. This tale is not just a story but a reflection on the importance of being aware of our surroundings and the potential consequences of our actions.
"The Unseen Observer" is perfect for those who appreciate the depth and richness of cultural storytelling, providing insights into human nature and the natural world. It is an excellent resource for English language learners, offering a glossary of difficult words in simple English to enhance understanding.
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Hunter: Someone who looks for and kills wild animals for food or sport.
Chinese: 猎人
Filipino: mangangaso
Hindi: "शिकारी
Japanese: ハンター
Russian: охотник
Sinhala: දඩයක්කාරයා
Spanish: cazador
Tamil: வேட்டைக்காரன்
Vietnamese : thợ săn
Gaze: A long look at something with attention.
Chinese: 凝视 (níngshì)
Filipino: titig
Hindi: टाकना (ṭāknā)
Japanese: 視線 (shisen)
Russian: просмотр
Sinhala: බැල්ම
Spanish: Mirada
Tamil: பார்வை
Vietnamese: Nhìn
Pondered: Thought about something carefully.
Chinese:沉思
Filipino: pinag-isipan
Hindi: विचार किया (vichar kiya)
Japanese: 考え込んだ
Russian: задумался
Sinhala: කල්පනා කළා
Spanish: Reflexionó
Tamil: யோசித்தார்
Vietnamese: cân nhắc
Frog: A small, green amphibian that jumps and eats insects.
Chinese: 青蛙
Filipino:palaka
Hindi: मेंढक
Japanese:蛙
Russian: лягушка
Sinhala:ගෙම්බා
Spanish: rana
Tamil: मेंढक
Vietnamese: con ếch
Worm: A small, long, soft creature without legs or bones
Chinese:虫
Filipino: uod
Hindi: कीड़ा
Japanese: ワーム
Russian: червь
Sinhala: පණුවා
Spanish: Gusano
Tamil: புழு
Vietnamese: sâu
Focused: Paid close attention to one thing, ignoring everything else.
Chinese:专注的
Filipino: nakatutok
Hindi: केंद्रित
Japanese: 集中した
Russian: сосредоточенный
Sinhala: අවධානය යොමු කළා
Spanish: enfocada
Tamil: கவனம்
Vietnamese: tập trung
Screamed: Made a loud, because of fear or excitement.
Chinese: 尖叫着
Filipino: napasigaw
Hindi: चिल्लाया
Japanese: 叫んだ
Russian: кричал
Sinhala: කෑ ගැහුවා
Spanish: gritó
Tamil: கத்தினார்
Vietnamese: hét lên