(being) worth seeing; impressive
body; physique; build; stature
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
participants; participating athletes
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
deceiving; cheating; fooling
totally unexpected result; stunning upset
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
smelling of mud or earth; unrefined; uncouth
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
loose articles (not packaged with other things); bulk items; individual items; coins; small change
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
righteousness; justice; right
pride; dignity; self-respect
lineage; pedigree; family line; birth
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
established practice; custom
lawlessness; injustice; wrong; outrageous; lawless; disorderly
repechage; revival series
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
national ownership; state ownership; government ownership
greeting; a fine thing to say