contest; competition; struggle; scramble
one-on-one fighting sport (without weapons); combat sport; martial art
deciding match; play-off; runoff
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
I appreciate your efforts
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
ill will; malice; evil intent
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
without being discouraged by this (experience); without letting this put (you) off; without being held back by this
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
to perform; to play; to act
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
exploitation; overuse; abuse
contract; compact; agreement
relay station (esp. on Edo-period highway); post station; stage
broad-minded; (of a rikishi) tall, with long reach, making it harder for their opponent to get a grip on their mawashi
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
the same; the said; likewise
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty
group; bunch; crowd; group
singing of insects (esp. in autumn); sound of insects
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
group; party; team; squad; section
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
area; zone; district; quarter; section; limits
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
another order; different order; special mission
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit