to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
自分自身の運命や人生の道を形作ること (jibun jishin no unmei ya jinsei no michi o katachidzukuru koto)
"She chose to write her own story instead of following tradition."
"彼女は伝統に従う代わりに自分自身の物語を書くことを選びました。" (Kanojo wa dentō ni shitagau kawari ni **jibun jishin no monogatari o kaku** koto o erabimashita.)
a surprise test given without warning
very close friends who share everything
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
to change one's opinion or attitude
to stop being so serious or stressed
to monitor or see how someone or something is doing
