on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
vale tudo (Brazilian combat sport)
employer's house; master's house
unrecognized genius; exceptional person hidden among the masses; reclining dragon
gifted young person who shows much promise
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
by (from) choice; by (for) preference; of one's own accord; of one's (own) free will; on purpose; deliberately
Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo
rematch (after an earlier loss)
simulated experience; simulation
man who takes his wife's family name and marries into her family; man who is adopted by his wife's family
front or rear of a palanquin (carried by two people); one of two people carrying a palanquin
devotion to one's family; fondness for one's family
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
criticism; blame; rejection; flick (of the finger)
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
slow; tedious; sluggish; irritating
impossibly hard video game
forbidden move (sumo, shogi, go, etc.); prohibited move; foul
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
game, set and match; end of the game; end of the match
losing one's fighting spirit; losing the will to fight; losing heart
rip-off; unfair overcharging; clip joint
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
transmitter; homing device
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
incompetent; have no merit
to be plump; to be chubby
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to