a lump sum paid when a civil servant retires before reaching the number of years necessary to receive a pension; one of the benefits of the Onkyu Law

(phonetics) place of articulation

a narrow body of water / (idiomatic) a closeness of being separate by only a narrow body of water

at its prime, midst

(idiomatic) a traditional frugal Japanese meal, consisting of a bowl of rice, a bowl of soup or broth, and one side dish

Have a nice day!

the best or top person, such as the best performer in a company, or a leading expert

one person

safety first

(Buddhism) dead memorial service where many gather to transcribe a sutra in one day