accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
entry qualifications; joining qualifications
muscle-brain; meathead; hot-blooded idiot; person who charges in before thinking
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
strong point; selling point; forte; specialty; attraction
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
match; game; bout; contest
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
swift (any bird of family Apodidae); fork-tailed swift (Apus pacificus)
hire (charge); rent; charge; fare; fee; freight
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
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
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
PvP battle; battle between human players (as opposed to AI)
first game; first round (of tennis, etc.)
to chase away; to drive away; to drive out
expulsion; dismissal; ejection; drum beat at the end of a day's performance (in the theatre, sumo, etc.)
employment (long term); hire
interference; meddling; butting in
than; other than; except; but
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
so; therefore; for that reason; if so; if that is the case; in that case
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to be overcome with emotion
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
name recognition; established reputation
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
far away in the distance; in the far distance
free action; free activity; acting at one's own discretion; taking one's own course; free hand; independent action
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
secret (recipe, medicine, etc.); mysteries (e.g. of an art)