An official who watches others for correct behavior.

Showing no mercy; pitiless.

People assigned to a position in the government.

Representatives of the emperor.

Style of cooking or preparing food.

The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases.

Having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others.

A market in which there are many buyers but only one seller.

Instrument used to measure horizontal or vertical motion during an earthquake.

Art of beautiful handwriting.

Protective coating made from the sap of a special tree.

Chinese medical practice of inserting needles into certain areas of the body.