バランスを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

keep balance; maintain equilibrium

Used for physical balance (e.g., standing on one leg) and figurative balance (e.g., work-life balance). Often implies an active effort to stay balanced.

See also: バランスを失う

• 片かた足あしで立たってバランスを取とるのは難むずかしい。

  It's hard to keep balance standing on one leg.

• 仕し事ごとと家か庭ていのバランスを取とることが大たい切せつだ。

  It's important to maintain a balance between work and family.