different strokes for different folks; people doing something in their own way
harvesting rice while it is still green; recruiting of university students before the agreed date
martial arts which involve fighting without weapons; combat sport; one-on-one fighting sport
skilled physician; noted doctor; master
winning wrestler who remains ringside in case his involvement is needed in pre-bout rituals
greatness is comparative; there is always someone better than you
runny-nosed child; sniveler; sniveller; greenhorn; inexperienced person
scoundrel; ruffian; villain
consecutive tournament victories
to have one's ability acknowledged by others; to be appreciated for one's skill
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
no-hit, no-run game; no-hitter
the whole world; the seven seas
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
instructor; advisor; adviser
head-hunting; recruiting professionals from other companies
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
wrestler (esp. pro wrestler)
to knock out (e.g. homer); to slam; to send flying (e.g. a ball); to wallop (someone)
since the dawn of history
the Trinity; three parts; three components; three factors
difficult problem; challenge
advertising the excellence of one's wares; boasting; self-advertisement; statement of the virtues of a medicine; description of the virtues of a drug
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
to smell sweet; to be fragrant
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
to suffer an embarrassing defeat
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; exhibition game; exhibition match
green youth; immature youth; novice; greenhorn
Japan and the United States; Japanese-American
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards