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
entry qualifications; joining qualifications
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
one's own handwriting; autograph
interest (in something); enthusiasm
fishing harbour; fishing harbor
cuisine with fresh seafoods
to have a meal; to take a meal
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
that's true; of course; obviously
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
Soletellina diphos (species of clam)
heaps; a lot; plenty; with a thud
gas-filled (lamp, tube, counter, etc.); carbonated water
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain (in a place)
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
intimacy; affection; familiarity
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
one's family; family member
inattention; absent-mindedness
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
parenthood; parent or someone with children on the way (esp. an expecting mother); (of a fish) containing roe (eggs)
good luck (in battle); may fortune be with you
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
named after; associated with; connected with
custom; habit; customary practice
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings