prefectural; managed by a prefectural government
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
scoreless (game or competition)
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
counter for tours, cycles, rounds, circuits, etc.
chief umpire; referee (soccer, boxing, etc.)
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
so; like this; in this way
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
hitting the ball squarely; matching correctly (e.g. engaging a clutch)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
short; shortstop; short (circuit); short hair; short selling
blow; shock; strike; batting
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
at that time; in those days
fourth year of elementary school; fourth year elementary school student
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
to be able (to); to be possible (to)