to spend less money; to economize
お金を節約する; 経済的にする (okane o setsuyaku suru; keizaiteki ni suru)
"We’ll have to tighten our belts until business improves."
"ビジネスが改善するまでベルトを締める必要があります。" (Bijinesu ga kaizen suru made **beruto o shimeru** hitsuyō ga arimasu.)
to fail to understand the main idea
a fair opportunity to defend oneself or be heard
to reach an agreement after long discussion
to start an event or activity
a very delicate or risky diplomatic situation
to praise oneself; to boast about one's achievements
