a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed
必要な量に比べて非常に小さな、または重要でない量 (hitsuyou na ryou ni kurabete hijou ni chiisana, matawa juuyou denai ryou)
"Our recycling efforts are just a drop in the ocean compared to the global pollution problem."
"私たちのリサイクリング努力は、地球規模の汚染問題に比べて、ほんの海の一滴に過ぎません。" (Watashitachi no risaikuringu doryoku wa, chikyuu kibo no osen mondai ni kurabete, honno **umi no itteki** ni sugimasen)
to have control or an advantage over someone
to wish someone good luck in a performance
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
to talk directly about the main topic
to complete or carry out one's duties
feeling cheerful and happy
