instruction (in martial arts, performance, etc.); teaching; coaching
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
to become clear; to be made public
semifinalists; final four (in a tournament)
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
touchstone; Lydian stone; touchstone (e.g. of success); test; litmus test
competent; suitable; qualified
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe (esp. regarding something bad); increasing
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
roar of laughter (from multiple people); burst of laughter; uproarious laughter; laughing hard (by a single person)
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
humiliation; shame; loss of face
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move
second in command (of an army); vice-captain; fourth athlete to compete in a 5-on-5 team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
bright red; crimson lotus flower
right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
leg band (e.g. on bird or hospital patient); ring; anklet
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
ballast; crushed stone, gravel, etc. used on a roadbed or railway track
outside the hall (or stadium, market, etc.); off the grounds; off the premises; off-track
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter