to control people very strictly and harshly
人々を非常に厳しく支配すること (hitobito o hijoni kibishiku shihai suru koto)
"The dictator ruled with an iron fist for twenty years."
"その独裁者は20年間鉄の拳で統治した。" (sono dokusaisha wa nijukkanen tetsu no kobushi de tochi shita)
to become happier or more cheerful
to postpone something to a later time
to criticize someone angrily
Continue your efforts even when facing challenges.
to relax and enjoy yourself freely
To do something to an excessive degree.