from afar; over a great distance; all the way
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
this occasion; at this time; now
exerting care; attention; consideration; thoughtfulness
purple; violet; purple gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon); red gromwell; soy sauce
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
processing technology; processing technique
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
to enter into diplomatic relations
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
later on; eventually; afterwards
royal castle; imperial castle
smooth (i.e. without problems)
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
thinking (about a matter) for a long time; contemplating for a long time; lengthy consideration; pondering
hope; white hope; person of promise
acting arbitrarily on one's own authority; acting arbitrarily without consultation
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
our country; our land; one's own country
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle