Topic: Nara
Deer to Japanese and foreigners alike
[Word definitions]
significant (adj.): important, great
found (v.): something like a town, country, company, group, etc.
foundation (n.): the basis of something, something upon which something else is built
centralized (adj.): with the power centered around one place, person, or group
boast (v.): speak with pride (about…)
pagoda (n.): a tower, usually of the type seen in Asian temples
sacred (adj.): holy, connected to gods or important to a religion
showcase (v.): have on display
aforementioned (adj.): mentioned earlier/above
burial mound (n.): a hill or hill-like construction used as a grave
lees (n.): a leftover by-product (often for wine or beer, but also sake, tofu, etc.)
pungent (adj.): with a sharp smell or taste