taking the field first; batting second
event with ... rounds, innings, legs, etc.; nth-round match (in a knockout tournament)
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
objection; dissent; protest
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
guardian; protector; patron; parent
mature woman; middle-aged woman
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
contest decided by a single round (bout); contest decided by a single roll of dice; one-shot game (contest); make-or-break game
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
match; game; bout; contest
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
queer fellow; odd fellow; eccentric person; crank; oddball; freak
shaking; jolting; shaking up (e.g. one's adversary); flustering (someone)
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
sanchin; fundamental karate kata focusing on breathing, stability, and body hardening
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
commander; general; leader
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
(playing a) game (of go, shogi, etc.)
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)
manner of using one's hands
good wine makes good blood; sake is the best of all medicines
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
non-drinker; someone who cannot drink
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective