to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
decision of a contest; finals
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
both; both sides; both parties
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
to be silent; to say nothing
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative; sente; move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiative
to perform in tune with each other; to get along well; to be in perfect harmony; to make a perfect pair (team, etc.)
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
to wrinkle up (e.g. one's eyebrows, nose, etc.); to furrow; to crimple
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to advance to the next stage (e.g. in a tournament)
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
overall victory; championship; winning the title; (being in) heaven; bliss; perfect contentment
being the runner-up; finishing second
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
fierce fight; close contest
when it becomes; when it comes to
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)