to make a mistake or fail to do something important
間違いを犯す、または重要なことをしない (machigai o okasu, matawa jūyō na koto o shinai)
"I really dropped the ball by forgetting to send that important email."
"本当に ボールを落とした、その重要なメールを送るのを忘れて。" (hontō ni **bōru o otoshita**, sono jūyō na mēru o okuru no o wasurete)
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
protected or isolated from external threats
to spend time with friends
strong feeling of envy
to show respect or admiration for someone
