to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, usually a family member
誰か（通常は家族）の足跡をたどる (dareka (tsuujou wa kazoku) no ashiato o tadoru)
"He decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a lawyer."
"彼は父の足跡をたどって弁護士になることを決めた。" (kare wa chichi no ashiato o tadotte bengoshi ni naru koto o kimeta)
to assume control or leadership of an organization
to be so surprised that you doubt what you see
to commit yourself to a course of action without a way back
very tough and determined
to speak highly of someone
smiling broadly due to happiness
