to have a casual conversation about unimportant topics
重要でない話題について軽く会話する (jūyō de nai wadai ni tsuite karuku kaiwa suru)
"We started to make small talk while waiting for the meeting to begin."
"会議が始まるのを待ちながら、私たちはおしゃべりを始めました。" (kaigi ga hajimaru no o machi nagara, watashitachi wa **oshaberi o hajimemashita**)
to be motivated by strong enthusiasm or love for something
to make a sincere promise, often used by children
to take a break from daily routine; to relax
to wear formal or special clothes
to work hard on something for a long period
to stay focused on achieving your goal
