to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
sensitivity (e.g. of a measuring instrument); reception (radio, TV, etc.); sensitivity (of film)
subdivision; segmentation; fractionalization; fragmentation
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
assertion; declaration; affirmation
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
weapon of mass destruction; WMD
inspection; examination; checking
important points; main points
battle royal (pro wrestling); battle royale (game genre)
ring; playing field; stadium
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
support; mutual aid; cooperation; approval; authorization; authorisation
schedule; program; programme; agenda
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
process; course; mechanism
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
outside the hall (or stadium, market, etc.); off the grounds; off the premises; off-track
intent; intention; bad faith; mens rea (guilty mind)
tempting thing; (too much of a) temptation; something that shouldn't be seen; thing damaging to the eyes
to compete with; to vie for
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
tall figure; high stature
kakishibu; astringent persimmon juice used as a dye or to to treat wood, paper, etc.
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
originator; pioneer; inventor; progenitor; primogenitor; founder of a family line
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
standing together in a disorderly fashion; standing close around; crowding together; flooding in (applicants, election candidates, etc.)
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
abstention (from voting); renunciation (of a right); withdrawal (from a contest)
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!