to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
demodulation; recovery; getting back to form
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
victory stand; winners' podium
field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity (unrivalled); one's monopoly
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
two days later; day after next; next day but one
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
to be cut out for (e.g. a job); to be suited (to)
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
pseudo; quasi; false; suspected (case, e.g. of disease)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
end of a match; end of a game
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
period of time; time slot; time zone
event with ... rounds, innings, legs, etc.; nth-round match (in a knockout tournament)
the seven treasures (gold, silver, pearls, agate, crystal, coral, lapis lazuli); cloisonne ware; shippō pattern (of overlapping circles); shippō emblem
polish (jewels); cultivation
complete victory; winning a tournament with no losses
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
being dotted with; being scattered