embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
junior high school student; middle school pupil
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
person in charge; official; attendant
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
by myself; in person; by oneself
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
to deliver; to hand over; to transfer
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
corridor; hallway; passageway
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
other side; opposite side; other party
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
just past noon; afternoon
how long; how much; to what extent
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
periodic; regular; routine
doppelgänger; doppelganger
in one's own way or style
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out