JLPT N5 • GENERAL

女性だけが亡くなり、自分だけが生き残って社会的な烙印を押された

In the depths of despair, Yozo met Tsuneko, a cafe waitress, and connecting through their mutual loneliness, they attempted double suicide by drowning in the sea at Kamakura. However, only Tsuneko died, and Yozo survived. Charged with assisting suicide, he completely lost the trust of his family and was branded an outcast.

Practice Question

カフェの女給と入水心中を図った葉蔵ですが、自分だけが生き残り、犯罪者として烙印を押されました。
Explanation

カフェの女給と入水心中を図った葉蔵ですが、自分だけが生き残り、犯罪者として烙印を押されました。

English Explanation

Tsuneko died, but Yozo survived the attempt: 'ツネ子だけが死亡し、葉蔵は生き残ってしまった。'

日本語解説

太宰治の実体験に基づく極めて重いパート。自分だけが卑怯にも生き延びたという「自責の念」が生涯彼を責めます。

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