an event or experience that helps one to progress
前進を助ける出来事や経験 (zenshin o tasukeru dekigoto ya keiken)
"This internship was a stepping stone to my career."
"このインターンシップは私のキャリアへの第一歩でした。" (kono intanshippu wa watashi no kyaria e no daiippo deshita)
to think carefully about something
a moment when an important change happens
to fail to experience something enjoyable
to delay making a decision until the next day
a balance between two conflicting or competing factors
to say something clearly and directly
