matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
long ago; already; a long time ago
strongest ever; most powerful in history
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
primary school; elementary school; grade school
study; diligence; discount; reduction
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
match; game; bout; contest
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big
first match (in a series)
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
special training; intensive training; crash course
fighting spirit (in sport); tenacity
genius; prodigy; natural gift
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role