to take an exam
試験を受ける (shiken wo ukeru)
"I’m going to sit for my final exams next week."
"来週、私は試験を受ける予定です。" (Raishū, watashi wa **shiken wo ukeru** yotei desu.)
to make changes happen despite opposition
to allow yourself to feel and process emotions
to explore the deeper meaning or reason behind your thoughts...
to start selling in new regions or countries
to stop yourself from crying
to persuade someone to join an activity