the four auspicious beasts from Chinese mythology
to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to symbolize; to represent
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis); qilin (Chinese unicorn)
Chinese firebird; Chinese phoenix
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
while; even though; despite
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
mud wall; earthen wall; plaster wall
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
public area of the Imperial Palace where the emperor carries out official business
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
rule; government; administration
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
harem; inside the palace; the palace
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
official uniform; official dress
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
rivet; tack; thumbtack; drawing-pin; hobnail
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes; ruler and ruled
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
silence (not speaking); muteness
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree