to refuse; to decline; to deny
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
seven vernal flowers (Java water dropwort, shepherd's purse, Jersey cudweed, common chickweed, Japanese nipplewort, turnip, and daikon)
embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to be needed; to be wanted
removal of astringent taste (e.g. by cooking)
the seven spring flowers; the seven fall flowers; the seven autumn flowers; the seventh of January; Festival of Seven Herbs
sampling food; tasting; trying
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
resignation; acceptance; consolation
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising)
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
long-established; old-established; traditional
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
maid cafe; cafe with waitresses dressed in cute maid costumes
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
death in battle; death on the battlefield
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
thirtieth day of the month; thirty days
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
one's post; place of work; workplace
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
public relations; PR; publicity; publicizing
opening (the doors to an event, etc.); inauguration
female high-school student
(degree of) public interest in forthcoming event or performance; advance reviews