to win the prize; to win the ring
to move off (into the distance); to become distant; to recede; to drift away (from a person, activity, etc.); to distance oneself (from); to become less frequent (e.g. of visits)
award of excellence; merit award
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
workforce reduction; personnel cut
imposing stance; daunting pose
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
while studying; presently studying
wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
to garner interest; to attract attention
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
on-the-ground reporter; news reporter; legman
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
to scrape out; to rake out (e.g. ashes); to bail out (e.g. water)
already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
leader; pioneer; guide; leader (in Shugendō)
to excel in one thing; to be a master in an art
failure teaches success; failure is a stepping-stone to success
to cause someone to worry
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
looks; features; (personal) appearance
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to overflow from something full
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
return; giving back; giving up; relinquishing; surrendering
decisive battle of brief duration
to send flying with a kick
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
bribery scheme; acquisition maneuver
weak force; weak interaction
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
casting; cast-metal object
sake tasting; wine tasting