sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
to play a leading role; to play a central part
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
dramatic production with parallel storylines focusing on different characters; multiprotagonist story, film, etc.
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
having the memory of having done something oneself; familiar (to one); guilty (look, expression, etc.)
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
reason; cause; circumstances
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
American joke; US joke; American sense of humor (humour)
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to do someone in; to bump someone off
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
passing the baton (in a relay race); baton pass; baton handoff; passing the baton; handing over (a job, responsibility over something, etc.)
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
about the same; about equal to; close match
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
steady; sound; reliable; solid
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry