Last week I bought a dress I absolutely loved, and it has been waiting in the closet for the rainy season to end. Yesterday I passed the shop and saw it — the very same dress, half price, one week later. It stung, but holding out for a sale often means it sells out first, and finding a dress in your color, your shape, and exactly what you want right now is rare enough that I am telling myself it was worth it.
| 出番 | でばん | one's turn to appear; occasion to use |
| たまたま | たまたま | by chance |
| 半額 | はんがく | half price |
| 我慢する | がまんする | to hold back; to endure |
| 売り切れる | うりきれる | to sell out |
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