one person; one customer; unmarried and childless older woman
suffix for room numbers; suffix for apartment numbers
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
one's view of life; attitude toward life; outlook
original (that was parodied or acted as an inspiration for something else, etc.); source
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
ghoulish murderer; grotesque killer
to say; to spatter; to prate; to prattle; to babble
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
price; cost; charge; price (of achieving something); cost; sacrifice
vitality; (one's) life force
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); the underlying principles of the cosmos (in neo-Confucianism)
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
sexual desire; sex drive; lust
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
Akutagawa Ryūnosuke (1892.3.1-1927.7.24)
great writer; literary master; distinguished author
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill