transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
union; coalescence; amalgamation; copulation; penetration
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
to get a big surprise; to be astonished
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
pleasant feeling; good vibes
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
finish; finishing; finishing touches
wait until you actually see it
board, plank or sheet shaped
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
to mix; to stir; to blend
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
undisputed; entirely; perfect
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
to act lovestruck; to be fawning; to act affectionate
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
place; room; margin; scope
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
two times; twice; two degrees
economical; bargain; good value; good-value
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
jello; gelatin dessert; jelly