fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
shoal; shallows; sand bar; ford
shaking like a jelly; jellylike
thickness; profundity; depth
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
Korean mussel (Mytilus coruscus)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
water's edge; beach; foreshore
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
in one's own way or style
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
lidded; covered; container with a lid
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
from the viewpoint of; according to
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
baking foods in a covered pan; foods baked in a covered pan
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
cloudiness; turbidity; nebula (medical)
floating; buoyancy; fishing float; bobber; buoy; lifebuoy
to dip out; to scoop up; to ladle out
being filled with; being full of; permeation
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
complete change; about-face
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
deep-frying with little oil
to resound; to make a stir
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
sweetener (sugar, honey, saccharin, maltose, etc.); sweetening agent; sweetening