Mr. Akashi is my best friend.

The Asian paddle crab, or 'Ishigani', is a type of crab commonly seen in the seas of Japan.

I live near Rakuseki.

The baby's eyes are big and cute, aren't they?

Abstract nouns, unlike nouns that refer to concrete things, refer to concepts or states that do not have a specific shape or color.

He is learning how to use gerunds.

What is his real name?

Compound nouns are a very important part of Japanese grammar.

A common noun refers to a noun that does not point to a specific person or thing.

A proper noun is a noun that refers to a specific person, place, or thing.