castle in ruins

diplomatic turn of phrase, diplomatic language, tactful way of expressing something

construction at top speed

(military) siege (military blockade of settlement)

koji starter (a preparation containing koji mold, used to produce a large batch of koji)

(historical) the daughter of a duke in China or Vietnam; compare 王女 (daughter of a king) and 皇女 (daughter of an emperor)

工事中: under construction

製紙工場: paper mill, paper factory / 製糸工場: filature, yarn-making factory

I don't speak Japanese

I'm a Muslim