beyond this point; from now on; after this
to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
prospects of victory; chances of success
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
enhancing national prestige; expanding national influence
estimate (of costs); budget
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
Skanda (swift-footed guardian deity); great runner
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
torchbearer (esp. Olympic); flame-bearer
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
field; sports stadium; arena
100,000; hundred thousand
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
organizing committee; organization committee