jpdb beta

association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion

2

an utai (noh chant) piece for recitation; accompanied singing in which the singing is emphasized over the instrumental part (emphasised)

1

short; brief

2

writer; author

2

national highway

1

ox carriage (for Heian era nobles); oxcart

2

Tajima (former province located in the north of present-day Hyōgo Prefecture)

2

raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced

10

government management

1

silver mine

1

to shine; to glitter; to be bright

6

slight damage

1

counter for scraps, fragments, petals, etc.

1

to pick up; to find; to gather

5

attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture

5

to throw on the fire; to burn

3

fragrance

3

indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged

4

Europe and America; the West

1

(the products of) culture or civilization (civilisation)

3

negotiations; discussions; connection

10

strange; odd; unusual

1

odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...

1

instead; but (on the other hand)

4

to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears

1

new land; new world; new sphere of activity

1

to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)

2

to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge

5

cause and effect; causality

1

very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

5

the preceding year; the previous year; last year

2

Netherlands; Holland

1

Lawrence; Laurence; Laurens

2

expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)

4

New Guinea

3

snowy mountain; permanently snow-covered mountain; pile of snow; Himalayas

1

exploration; expedition

2

at times; occasionally

9

Borneo

2

within the borders of a country; domestic soil; inland; interior; Japan proper (as opposed to its overseas colonies); homeland

2

native; aboriginal

3

laborer (labourer); construction worker; coolie

4

brave; heroic; gallant

1

obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile

2

honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly

2

objection; shortcomings

1

fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade

1

encamping at night

1

by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means

8

nodding off (while sitting); dozing

1