He finally passed the exam, proving that the third time's a charm.

I bought a bullet train ticket at the JR ticket counter.

He is acting like catching a thief and tying him up by pointing out others' mistakes without admitting his own failures.

Let's apply sunscreen before going to the beach.

In this town, the clearing out of mud from a ditch is carried out every spring.

Developmental dictatorship can bring about economic growth, but there are also issues of human rights violations.

It's such a pity that you lost your father.

The children are enjoying playing in the mud at the park.

He rose in the world through hard work and talent.

He was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a child.