to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes
負債を減らす (fusai o herasu)
"The government is trying to bring down debt by increasing exports."
"政府は輸出を増加させて負債を減らすことを試みています。" (Seifu wa yushutsu o zōka sasete fusai o herasu koto o kokoromotterimasu.)
to disappoint someone
to change to a newer or better version of something
to be extremely happy or delighted
to express regret or apology for something
to survive a hard time by supporting one another
to control strong emotions before reacting