because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
coming to Japan; visit to Japan; arrival in Japan
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
Japanese contingent; Japanese players; Japanese competitors; Japanese companies; Team Japan
... years old; age (of) ...
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
one-year-old; one year old
derby; Japan Derby; battle (for first place); competition; derby (match); local derby
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
the same; the said; likewise
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
(not) even once; (not) ever
arriving first; first to arrive; moving first
existence; being; presence
to regard (as); to consider (to be); to deem; to look upon (as); to think of (as)
God; god; deity; ace; king; superior person
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
now; the present time; just now; another; more
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...