jpdb beta

asking oneself

1

wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes

3

harbour

3

wharf; bridge; jetty; pier

8

to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of

1

to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash

2

to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home

1

on-board ship; inboard

1

deadline

7

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

1

gangway; ramp

2

unanticipated; unexpected

3

pier; wharf; quay; dock

1

somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion

1

to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve

1

raindrop

1

(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front

1

umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap

3

to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

1

fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

1

placard

1

pension; guesthouse; bed and breakfast; private home providing lodging for travelers (travellers)

5

ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run

2

flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)

1

tourist

1

correspondent; reporter

2

to employ; to hire; to charter

1

to keep a watchful eye on

1

episode; anecdote; vignette

6

contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation

2

company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.

1

on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture

3

after retirement

1

to settle (in a place); to settle down

1

south of; and south

1

Island; insula; island; islet

2

territory

1

speedy

1

proposal; offer; request; application

1

in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...

1

that's so, however ...

1

of good character; kindhearted; good-natured

3

to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful

1

sound of the wind; voice of the wind

3

noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe

1

light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); k-car; kei car

2

rear; stern

2

abundant; plentiful; rich; ample

2

one house

1

fisherman

2