final game; final games; the finals
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
first place (in a race); first to arrive; one suit (of clothes); one item (of clothing); one move
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
(some) more; even more; longer; further
even though; despite; when
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
dapple-grey (gray) (horse coat colour)
legend; folklore; tradition
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
king; monarch; ruler; champion
senior; older; third-year kindergarten student
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest
election; selection; choice
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
conquest; domination; supremacy; winning (a championship)
charge; cost; generation; age; era; a representative of; on behalf of
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; one kick
to succeed (in doing); to manage to do; to accomplish; to carry off; to pull off
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
complaint; protest; objection; one's say; what one has to say; claim
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance