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The story begins with , a socially awkward and introverted salesman at Genbu Publishing who struggles to communicate with others. Despite his poor social skills, he has a profound love for words and a background in linguistics. This talent is noticed by Kouhei Araki , a veteran editor preparing to retire, who recruits Majime to the "forgotten" Dictionary Editorial Department. The Great Passage

The team’s mission is to create a new, medium-sized dictionary titled ( Daitokai ). The name serves as a metaphor: words are a vast, chaotic ocean, and a dictionary is the ship that allows people to cross that sea to reach and understand one another. Fune wo Amu

: The department is viewed as a "money-eating insect" by the company, and the team must constantly fight to keep the project from being cancelled. The story begins with , a socially awkward

: The editors must define thousands of words, debate the inclusion of modern slang, and even research the exact "grip" and consistency of the paper to ensure it is easy to flip. The Great Passage The team’s mission is to

As Majime works on the dictionary, his personal life also shifts. He falls in love with , his landlady's granddaughter and an aspiring chef. His struggle to express his feelings to her—ironic for a man dedicated to words—leads him to write a long, overly formal love letter that becomes a major point of growth for him. He also forms a deep bond with his extroverted coworker Masashi Nishioka , whose social ease perfectly complements Majime's quiet obsession. The Conclusion

The project is an immense undertaking that faces several hurdles: