clockwork

Japanese ardisia or marlberry, Ardisia japonica

construction at top speed

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)

(military) siege (military blockade of settlement)

(of Chinese subject) tofu-dreg project

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

to deduct, to cut off

that which is deducted; deduction