smack in the middle; perfect strike; bull's eye; perfect (for something or someone); just right; just the way one likes it
year-end party; "forget-the-year" party; bōnenkai
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
period of youth; while young
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
starting lineup; player in the starting lineup
flaring up; bursting into flames
fruit; nut; seed; (in broth) pieces of meat, vegetable, etc.; content; substance
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
bodhisattva; one who has reached enlightenment but vows to save all beings before becoming a buddha; High Monk (title bestowed by the imperial court); title bestowed to Shinto kami in manifestation theory
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a printing type)
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
studies; schoolwork; classwork
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
leadership; initiative; spearhead
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
existing (between); interposition; intervention; involvement
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
calm; composed; leisurely
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
in good health; alive and well; going strong
to throw at; to turn; to raise
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue