to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
runner-up; second (in a race)
to devise a plan; to work out a plan
famous sword; excellent sword
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party
(written) appeal; circular; manifesto; encouragement; encouraging words; letter of encouragement
year-end party; "forget-the-year" party; bōnenkai
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
book making (binding, publishing)
difference in social standing; difference in social position
switching over to; migration; transition
act of treachery; breach of faith; stab in the back; double-cross
mass of rock; rock lump; block
to be selected (from among many people)
final adjustment; final coordination
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
peep; chirp; poor; hard up; the runs; diarrhea
to be late; to be unpunctual
spirit (e.g. human spirit); soul; spirit; ghost; ethereal being
guaranteed; authentic; certified
to hold something reverently with both hands
presenter; speaker; performer; actor; participant (in a TV show or TV panel)
neither this nor that; being at a loss; humming and hawing; shilly-shallying
sensitive; fragile; feeble; indecisive
to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
to get thin; to taper off
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
impossible to do (although wants to)