what time; (lit.) which hour
birds of prey (of order Falconiformes or Strigiformes); raptors
near oneself; close to one; familiar
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
ascending air current; updraft; upward trend; rise in popularity, influence, etc.
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
black kite (Milvus migrans)
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
department; section; course (of study); branch of study; (taxonomical) family
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
finishing (a race); running the whole distance; reaching the goal; staying the course
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
(the) play-by-play; play-by-play commentary; running account
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
the Eastern Capital (now Tokyo); Yedo; Edo
circuit track; circular course
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
Mount Fuji; Mt. Fuji; Fujiyama; Fuji-san
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
and (also); both ... and; as well as
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
site; point on a map; spot
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
entry (event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (blog, database, etc.); post
right side; right-hand side
parking lot; car park; carpark; parking garage
participants; participating athletes
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release