conversion (to a different religion, denomination, etc.); change (of ideology, interest, taste, etc.); switch
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
picking out; taking out; (surgical) removal; exposure
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
four characters; four letters
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
the real criminal; true culprit
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
immovable; motionless; firm; Acala (Wisdom King); Fudō; fierce Buddhist deity
rearing from infancy; training from an early age (e.g. an apprentice); teaching from an early stage (e.g. a subordinate)
all (there is); as long as there is
inner glow or light; deep gloss or luster (lustre)
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
vast; limitless; boundless
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
Bon holidays; Bon holiday period (in mid-August)
contemplation; meditation
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to be meant for each other (of a man and woman); to be connected through fate; to be destined to marry (each other); (lit.) to be tied by the red string (of fate)
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
new release; putting (a new product) on sale; launch
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to breathe in and breathe out
to suffer mentally; to be in emotional pain
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
moving; touching; stirring
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap