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.

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

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

The ship is still anchored outside the harbor.

He was playing with his friends off the school grounds.