Life is a series of vicissitudes.

I borrowed a book from the library.

It's a pity that his talent is going to waste.

He criticizes my character.

He poured sake for me.

He was able to gain a large profit from a small investment, it was like catching a sea bream with a foot ruler.

The mountain caused a landslide due to the heavy rain last night.

May I borrow this book for a little while?

Calque is the act of borrowing phrases directly translated from other languages.

I climbed the mountain using a compass.