to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
率直に話して緊張や誤解を解く (socchoku ni hanashite kincho ya gokai o toku)
"We need to sit down and clear the air about what happened last week."
"先週起こったことについて率直に話し合って誤解を解く必要があります。" (senshu okotta koto ni tsuite socchoku ni hanashiatte gokai o toku hitsuyo ga arimasu)
to reach an agreement or deal
angry or offended, usually for a short time
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
to help someone with something