一番勝負 いちばんしょうぶ contest decided by a single round (bout); contest decided by a single roll of dice; one-shot game (contest); make-or-break game n yoji Advanced ➥
先手必勝 せんてひっしょう victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm exp yoji Advanced ➥
勝ち残り かちのこり winning wrestler who remains ringside in case his involvement is needed in pre-bout rituals n sumo Advanced ➥