to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
finely cut strips (of vegetables); shredded vegetables
plentiful; lot of; much; pile of
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
to refer to; to use as reference
indescribable; exquisite; inexpressible; indefinable
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
colour gamut; color gamut
to mix together; to blend; to compound
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
opposite; reverse; contrary
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
quiet; still; surreptitious
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to use up all one's strength
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
in name only; titular; nominal
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
(how) many times; (how) often
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
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
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%