to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
to keep (a person) waiting
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
full of ingredients; hearty; substantial
spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino; spaghetti aglio e olio; spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and dried red chili flakes; capsicum; chili pepper; cayenne
secondary; of secondary importance
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
not a little; not a few; considerable
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
ahead (of); before; slightly earlier
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
hovering (of a helicopter, bird, etc.)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); snatching; stealing
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
speculation; thinking; meditation
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
prime factorization; prime decomposition
endless; boundless; everlasting
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)