armadillo girdled lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus); armadillo lizard; golden armadillo lizard; armadillo spiny-tailed lizard
molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
author; writer; novelist; artist
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
qipao; cheongsam; mandarin dress
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk