try-hard award; consolation prize
tonkotsu ramen; pork bone broth ramen
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
white cane (for the blind or visually impaired)
running alongside; pacesetting; accompanying
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
dish made with pork belly and bones, simmered with miso, sake, vegetables, etc. (from Kagoshima)
three wheeled vehicle (tricycle, motorcycle, etc.); three wheeler
(railway) buffer stop; bumper; bumping post
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
late shift; second shift; afternoon shift
unedited remarks; frank opinions
demanding; difficult; strict
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
shading; shielding from light
lump together; put all together
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to blame; to find fault with
ladies' (fashion, etc.); female bōsōzoku gang
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
leopard (Panthera pardus)
broadband; brokers' broker
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
to skin (one's knee); to graze; to scratch
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
along the road; at the side of the road
white line; linea alba (anot.)
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
to take to task; to take it out on
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
sound of something striking repeatedly (e.g. wooden clappers); something small hopping repeatedly; touching lightly and repeatedly; punctuation marks such as the dakuten; Chonchon; South American mythical bird