to have an official position of authority or power
公職に就く、権限や権力を持つこと (kōshoku ni tsuku, kenken ya kenryoku o motsu koto)
"He has held office as the foreign minister for more than five years."
"彼は5年以上外務大臣を務めています。" (Kare wa go-nen ijō gaibu daijin o tsutometeimasu.)
to face difficult situations with courage and effort
to relax after a period of work or tension
to suddenly begin to express a strong emotion such as laught...
to help or contribute to a task or effort
to resist or oppose injustice; to defend principles
to enjoy life and have fun, especially after success