A state in which something is neither completed nor fully pursued, reflecting uncertainty or indecision about how to proceed.
An approach or attitude characterized by lack of commitment or thoroughness, often resulting in vague or unsatisfactory outcomes.
A situation where actions taken do not reach a logical conclusion, leaving tasks or intentions unresolved and ambiguous.
A description of efforts that are incomplete or haphazard, indicating a failure to fully engage or finish an endeavor effectively.
Example:
仕事を中途半端にするな。
A state or stage of progress where an endeavor is ongoing but not yet completed, often indicating that it is at a critical or transitional moment before reaching its conclusion.
The point in time or space that is between the beginning and the intended endpoint, suggesting a position that lacks resolution or finality.
An indecisive condition where an action is neither fully initiated nor fully terminated, often characterized by ambiguity or uncertainty regarding the next steps.
A stage in a process that has exceeded the originally scheduled start date, implying a delay or divergence from the expected timeline.
Example:
私たちは山の中途まで登った。
The act of withdrawing from school before completing the designated program or course, often resulting in an incomplete education or failure to earn a degree.
The process of stopping one's studies at an educational institution partway through a term, which may be due to personal circumstances or changes in life direction.
A situation where a student discontinues their enrollment in school, typically occurring at some point during the academic year rather than at the end of a program.
Example:
彼は高校を中 途退学した。
The process of hiring employees at a point in the fiscal year that is not aligned with the regular recruitment schedule.
Employment opportunities offered to individuals who are not new graduates, allowing them to join an organization after gaining prior work experience.
The act of selecting and employing candidates for positions within a company after the start of the recruitment period, filling roles that require immediate staffing needs.