curse; spell; malediction
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
eternity; permanence; perpetuity; Eikyū era (1113.7.13-1118.4.3)
loop; band; loop (programming); loop (railway line); time loop; temporal loop
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
game (contest) held in the presence of a lord (daimyo, shogun)
match between fighters of different sports; battle involving two different disciplines
entry qualifications; joining qualifications
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
main purpose; primary objective
participants; participating athletes
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
doctor's office; medical office; sickbay
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
overall victory; championship
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
early (days); initial stage; initial
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
abstention; nonparticipation
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices