submersion; inundation; being flooded
about; concerning; related to; -ish
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
retry; another try; another go
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
coincident with; while; simultaneously
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
wisteria (esp. Japanese wisteria, Wisteria floribunda); wistaria
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
dig site; excavation site
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
study; research; investigation
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
cold brew (coffee, tea, etc.); infusing in cold water
carbonic acid; carbonated water; baking soda; sodium carbonate
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
being good at cooking; good cook
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
at least; at most; (even) just
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
drama; play; powerful drug