to learn from an unpleasant experience so as not to repeat it
不快な経験から学び、それを繰り返さないようにする (fukai na keiken kara manabi, sore o kurikaesanai yō ni suru)
"After being late several times, he finally learned his lesson."
"何度も遅刻した後、彼はようやく教訓を学んだ。" (nandomo chikoku shita ato, kare wa yōyaku kyōkun o mananda)
to remain loyal to your values, even in difficult situations
difficult situations will improve over time
people with power or influence who can help you
to reduce choices to a smaller number
to refresh one’s mind or body after inactivity
to analyze data in great detail