to create your own way of achieving success or independence
成功や独立を達成するための自分自身の道を切り開く (seikou ya dokuritsu o tassei suru tame no jibun jishin no michi o kirihiraku)
"She decided to carve her own path instead of joining her family business."
"彼女は家族の事業に加わる代わりに、自分の道を切り開くことに決めた。" (kanojo wa kazoku no jigyou ni kuwawaru kawari ni jibun no michi o kirihiraku koto ni kimeta)
to become friends again after a disagreement
talking too much can cause trouble
to take a break or stop what you are doing temporarily
something that gives encouragement or energy
to increase something sharply on a specific item
to start talking after a period of silence
