reaching over the net (volleyball, etc.)
respectfully; humbly; reverently
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
box seating; VIP enclosure; royal box
Olympic event; Olympic Games
Japan Swimming Federation
Blue Impulse (JASDF aerobatic team)
clear autumn day; clear fall day
Rikidōzan (1924-1963), Korean-Japanese professional wrestler
Kanou Jigorou (1860.12.10-1938.5.4)
professional jester; professional entertainer; comedian; flatterer; sycophant; brown-noser
Imperial reign; Kimigayo (Japanese national anthem)
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
southpaw; left-handed person
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) ...; how can you have the nerve to ...?
host country (e.g. for a conference)
guts; pluck; nerve; spirit
Olympia; Olimpia; Olympia
to apologize sincerely; to apologise sincerely
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
highest ever (number of); record-high; most on record
seashore; beach; food wrapped in nori