Tag Archives: paranoia

404 Ghost not found

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Confanity

(According to my file, this is the 404th kotowaza post!) 幽霊の正体見たり枯れ尾花(Yuurei no shoutai mitari kareobana;“[I] saw the ghost’s true form: dry pampas grass”) Definition: When something seems frightening at first but turns out to be benign after closer inspection – … Continue reading →

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He’s a guy of delusions, alright

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Confanity

But is it still paranoia if you’re guilty of crimes? 被害妄想 hi.gai.mou.sou Literally: incur – harm – delusion – thought Alternately: A persecution complex. Paranoia. A deluded belief that one is being unfairly singled out, specifically targeted, or harmed even … Continue reading →

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In-laws memorization

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Confanity

疑心暗鬼 gi.shin.an.ki Literally: doubt – heart – dark – ghost Alternately: Once you allow suspicion or fear into your heart, everything will start to seem menacing. Even though nothing is actually there, a doubting heart fills the darkness with monsters. … Continue reading →

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