Across
- 1. High respect; integrity. (Concept twisted by the gang)
- 5. Part of the Earth's surface not covered by water. (Symbol of mundane life)
- 8. Name of the precocious, voyeuristic boy protagonist.
- 10. Final part of a story (ambiguous and chilling in this novel).
- 11. Name of the sailor who falls in love with Fusako.
- 12. Leader or ruler of a people or clan (leader of Noboru's gang).
- 13. Person whose job involves working on a ship (Ryuji's profession).
- 15. Name of Noboru's widowed mother, owner of a boutique.
- 16. Expanse of salt water covering much of the Earth's surface. (Symbol of glory/order)
- 18. Young cat, subject of a disturbing dissection scene.
- 19. High renown or honor won by notable achievements. (Ideal sought by Noboru)
Down
- 2. State of neat arrangement or harmonious functioning. (Valued by the gang)
- 3. Willfully causing pain or suffering to others.
- 4. Organized group of adolescents (Noboru's friends).
- 6. Simple elegance or refinement; favor or goodwill (lost by Ryuji).
- 7. Surname of the novel's controversial Japanese author.
- 8. Belief that life is meaningless.
- 9. Look quickly and furtively. (Noboru's method of observation)
- 14. Long journey involving travel by sea or in space.
- 17. Woman whose spouse has died. (Fusako's status)