つるべ打 うち

tsurubeuchi

1. Not a tsurbuchi.; Not being treated harshly.

1. Was severely scolded; Was harshly disciplined

1. Chain actions; Beat someone while they’re down.

1. Sudden attack; Unexpected blow

1. It is not a tsuru-uchi.; It is not a harsh criticism.

1. It's not a harsh criticism.; It's not blunt.

1. Was rudely awakened.; Was caught off guard.

1. Tsurubeuchi (a harsh but seemingly polite scolding); Sudden, harsh criticism

1. Is not tsuru be uchi.; Is not a harsh criticism.

1. Wasn't a bamboo-whacking.; Wasn't severely scolded.

1. Probably a sudden reversal of fortune.; Probably a complete turnaround.

1. Was not a tsuru-uchi.; Was not struck by a tsuru-uchi.

1. Wasn't a seesaw.; Wasn't being swung on a seesaw.

1. Probably a losing streak.; Probably unlucky.

1. Was not a tsuru-uchi.; Was not being hit with a tsuru.

1. If/when struck by a tsuru-uchi.; If it were a tsuru-uchi strike.

1. If/when tsurbuchi (a type of punishment) is administered.; If/when one receives a tsurbuchi.

1. If/when struck with a tsuru-uchi (bamboo mallet); If/when hit with a bamboo mallet