a small sign of improvement or success in a difficult situation
困難な状況での小さな改善や成功の兆し (konnan na jokyo de no chiisana kaizen ya seikou no kizashi)
"Even in the hardest times, he never gave up because there was always a glimmer of hope."
"最も困難な時期でも、彼は決して諦めませんでした。常に希望の光があったからです。" (mottomo konnan na jiki demo, kare wa kesshite akiramemasen deshita. tsune ni kibou no hikari ga atta kara desu)
to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constrain...
to meet expected standards
a constant source of annoyance or trouble
to try something, even if you are not sure of success
to discuss ideas casually
to manage both work and personal life at the same time
