performer; entertainer; actor
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
take care of yourself; get well soon; God bless you; bless you
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
all-Japan; all-Japan championships; (Japanese) national championships
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
overall victory; championship
boastful speech; bragging
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
match; game; bout; contest
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to beat; to gain a point; to upset
after that; afterwards; thereafter
two (long cylindrical things)
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
while; even though; despite
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
remainder of one's life; one's remaining days; time left (to live)
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
surroundings; environs; circumference
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation