Short Fiction · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Short Fiction by Tanizaki Jun’ichirō.
Tsuya
major
Also known as Tsuya-chan, O-Tsuya
A central female character, often the focal point of the narrative.
Shinsuké
major
Also known as Shinsuké-san, The young Shinsuké
A key male character, frequently interacting with Tsuya.
Seiji
major
Also known as Seiji-san
A significant male character with a notable role in the story.
Kakutaro
supporting
Also known as Kakutaro-san, Osayo Kakutaro
A supporting character, possibly a family member or acquaintance.
Osayo
supporting
Also known as Osayo-chan, Osayo Mamma
A female character, often referred to with familial terms.
Miss Rosa
supporting
Also known as Rosa, Rosa-san
A foreign or Western-influenced character in the narrative.
Tokubey
supporting
Also known as the late Tokubey
A deceased character whose past actions affect the plot.
Kinzo
supporting
Also known as Master Kinzo
A master or authority figure in the story.
Santa
minor
Also known as Santa-san
A minor character with limited but distinct appearances.
Seikichi
minor
A named character with a small role in the story.
Ashizawa
minor
Also known as Ashizawa-san
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or colleague.
Mother
minor
Also known as Mother Pooh, Mother Who
A maternal figure, likely a parent to one of the main characters.
Somékichi
minor
Also known as Somékichi-san
A minor character with a few named mentions.
Mamma
minor
Also known as Osayo Mamma
A maternal figure, possibly overlapping with Mother.
Shin-don
minor
Also known as Shin-san
A minor character with a formal title.
Shota
minor
A briefly mentioned character.
Kon
minor
A character from the fox-related story segment.
Ichi
minor
A minor named character.
Tsu-chan
minor
A diminutive form of Tsuya, used occasionally.