He proceeded with the conversation using 'ranukikotoba'.

In classical literature, pillow words were often used.

Astonishingly, he forgot about that important meeting.

He is good at speaking using colloquial language.

He is very careful in choosing his words.

Hayashikotoba is one of the traditional music forms in Japan.

He made the story interesting using figures of speech.

I have been to France once.

I have climbed Mount Fuji once.

This old text contains many 'hatarakikotoba'.