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
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
(enter into, be in) a state of war
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
physical distribution; distribution of goods; logistics
regulation; (traffic) policing; control; restriction
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself