banker (gambling); bookmaker; person who runs a gambling den; manager; boss
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
sturdy spirit; bold; daring; brave; valiant; undaunted
betting on an outsider (in horse racing, etc.); taking a long shot; dark horse betting
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
contest; comparison; competition
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
weak-headed; can't drink much; can't hold one's liquor; can't take one's drink; easily gets drunk
self-evident truth; obvious fact; truism; axiom
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
all right; very well; okay; I got it
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
thick with smoke, moisture or odor; hard to breathe (air)
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
looking on; remaining a spectator
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
arm wrestling; Indian wrestling; wrestling relying on brute strength (of the arms), rather than skill
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
self-willed; (doing or saying things) to suit one's own convenience; oblivious to the convenience of others
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
moving slowly (and dull-wittedly)
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)
dreamworld; dreamland; la-la land
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor