1.
eh, ni-, -han
to be spoken to
in
harsh
tones.
This word applies to the tone of voice used, for example, when disciplining children, or when becoming irritated.
Those who are spoken harshly to by him are children, here I am an adult, he does not [dare] speak [that way to me], since
[he is afraid] he may taste words by me.
He speaks harshly to the children, but here am I, an adult, so he doesn't dare speak that way to me, for fear I may tell him
off.