In Sanskrit phonology, the dorsal consonant plays an important role.

This rock is very solid.

This apple is very hard.

It is difficult to predict the occurrence of earthquakes.

When the earthquake occurred, we evacuated immediately.

He said his palate was hurting.

I live in Chūō, a special ward in Tokyo prefecture.

We went to the park in the center of the city.

In urban areas, light pollution makes it difficult to see the starry sky.

This area is facing a major environmental problem due to mining damage caused by long-term mining activities.