to publicly express an opinion about something important
何か重要なことについて公に意見を表明する (nanika juuyou na koto ni tsuite kou ni iken wo hyoumei suru)
"The candidate decided to speak out on corruption during the debate."
"候補者は討論中に腐敗について公に意見を表明することに決めた。" (kouhosha wa touron chuu ni fuhai ni tsuite kou ni iken wo hyoumei suru koto ni kimeta)
to give complete attention to the task at hand
to choose one thing instead of another
to look very proud or pleased
to persuade someone to your point of view
to realize one’s identity, purpose, or situation
to calm yourself by breathing slowly during fear or anxiety
