to have no customers (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.); to have no engagements
let's do it; I (we) are going to do it
to nod off (while sitting); to doze off; (lit.) to row a boat
all one has; all one's possessions
striking with the back of the sword
(taking a) bath; hot spring cure
food made from flour (esp. dishes like okonomiyaki and takoyaki)
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
retainer's stipend; official pay; salary
to be fulfilled; to be satisfied
payment (to the government, authorities, etc.); land tax (often paid in rice); tribute
offering; presentation; donation
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
to have a rumor circulating
degree of attention; profile
giving a royal welcome; extending every courtesy
pragmatism; functionalism; practicality; being intended for practical purposes
round-robin tournament; round-robin competition
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
end of a match; end of a game
weight (for scales); counterweight
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
to fix (e.g. to a wall); to secure; to install; to plant
greenhouse; icehouse; cellar
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
(staring) piercingly; (looking) hard
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
central entrance; central exit
being born of the same mother
deep brown; dark tea (e.g. Chinese pu'er tea); fermented tea
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
competitor; contestant; player; athlete
paper scoop used in goldfish scooping
peephole (e.g. in a door); observation window; viewing window