to use money that you had saved
貯金したお金を使うこと (chokin shita okane o tsukau koto)
"We had to dip into our savings to cover medical expenses."
"私たちは医療費をカバーするために貯金を使わなければならなかった。" (Watashitachi wa iryouhi o kabaa suru tame ni **chokin o tsukawanakereba naranakatta**.)
to suddenly start laughing loudly
to increase self-belief among team members
to escape from something that controls or limits you
to stay calm and focused in stressful situations
to not have or eat something, often because you choose to
to make someone feel happier or less sad