to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
to be in danger of; to be liable to
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to concern; to be related
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
under ... years of age; less than ... years old
entering a faith; joining a religion
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to repeat; to do something over again
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
angel's raiment; robe of feathers; wings of birds or insects; plumage of birds; type of bug
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
one's own work; making by oneself
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
don't you think?; indicates question
retention; maintenance; preservation
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
desire for marriage; marriage aspiration; yearning for marriage
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely