to reserve money for a particular purpose
特定の目的のために資金を確保する (tokutei no mokuteki no tame ni shikin o kakuho suru)
"The government has set aside funds for rural development."
"政府は地方開発のために資金を確保しました。" (seifu wa chihō kaihatsu no tame ni shikin o kakuho shimashita)
to concentrate on future goals instead of past mistakes
to pity or sympathize with someone or yourself
to stay somewhere doing nothing while waiting for something
to reject a suggestion or proposal by voting against it
to fall under a particular level or value
to train your thoughts to stay peaceful and relaxed
