to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to symbolize; to represent
idol (i.e. carving or painting of a deity)
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
manufacturing; craftsmanship; build
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
association; union; guild; labor union; labour union; trade union
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
point in common; common feature
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
for this very reason; that is exactly why
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
only recently; just of late
soldiers garrisoned at strategic posts in Kyushu in ancient times; Chinese soldiers stationed to protect remote regions of the country during the Tang dynasty
library; book storage; stack room; archive (file)
counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
presentation (of a passport, ID, etc.); showing; production (e.g. of documents); presentation (of a plan, response, etc.); bringing up; citing (an example)
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
having no idea; having no clue
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
dwelling; house; home; den (of criminals, demons, etc.); nest
literature; books (reference); document