expressing one’s own personal view
自分自身の意見を述べる (jibun jishin no iken o noberu)
"Personally speaking, I prefer quiet places."
"個人的に言えば、私は静かな場所が好きです。" (kojinteki ni ieba, watashi wa shizuka na basho ga suki desu)
to have a casual conversation about unimportant topics
to begin performing or speaking publicly
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
to be gentle or patient with someone
to release someone from jail after paying bail money
to talk about work or business during leisure time