it's been a long time; long time no see
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
time; hour; period; class
versatile entertainer; all-round performer; person skilled in their craft
Japan's best; number one in Japan
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
district; section; sector
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
(electric) circuit; racing circuit
than; from; out of; except; but; more
training; drill; practice; discipline
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
study tour; guided visit; field trip
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
single word; a few words; brief comment