to develop something gradually to reach a goal
目標を達成するために何かを徐々に開発する (mokuhyō o tassei suru tame ni nanika o jyojyo ni kaihatsu suru)
"He is slowly building towards his dream project."
"彼はゆっくりと彼の夢のプロジェクトに向かっている。" (kare wa yukkuri to kare no yume no purojekuto ni mukatte iru)
to replace an actor temporarily in a scene
to apply cosmetics; to prepare or arrange something
to realize the truth about someone or something
to struggle or take action to achieve something
to reduce taxes on imports or exports
to endure stress or criticism without breaking down