slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
near oneself; close to one; familiar
single word; a few words; brief comment
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
crying loudly; bawling; wailing; crying one's eyes out (without making noise); breaking into a flood of tears; crying buckets
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
convenient; expedient; makeshift
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
direct connection; direct link
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
since one was born; (in) all one's life
(not) even once; (not) ever
the last moment; the very end
stroke; caress; soft (object); dreamlike (object); tender (object)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to make do errands; to set to scutwork
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
double slap in the face (second slap administered by the return motion of the back of the hand)
milk; breast; loop; decorative bump (on a hanging bell)
war; fighting; fierce competition
because of; owing to; due to