My hometown is Fukui Prefecture.

The vice president performs the duties of the president in his absence.

He cornered himself into a blind alley in the argument.

He succeeded in subjugating the country.

In Japanese morphology, the inflected form plays an important role.

This problem is very complex and cannot be solved easily.

He acted as his own herald.

He put on his combat uniform and headed for enemy territory.

The statue of Fukurokuju symbolizes wealth and longevity.

Since he is always laughing, it can be said that 'fortune comes in by a merry gate'.