to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.); to make excuses for; to gloss over; to talk one's way out of
to be idle; to slacken; to neglect (e.g. one's work)
bacterium; bacteria; germ
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
burst (e.g. dam, embankment, levee); breach; collapse; washout; rupture
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
article specially made to order; made-to-measure (custom-made) article
general (variety) store (shop)
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
exhibition; display; putting on show
wholesale store; wholesale dealer; wholesaler
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
properly; in a good manner; sophisticatedly; seemly; in a dignified way
handsome young man; Adonis
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
appliqué (ornamental needlework)
laser; Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
to avoid; to refrain from; to shun; to detest
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback