Due to yesterday's heavy rain, earth and sand flowed down from the mountain.

He became friends with the natives of that area.

When he suddenly appeared, I was taken aback.

He was surprised to hear the news.

He was surprised when his friend played a practical joke on him.

To welcome the New Year, we decorated the entrance of our house with Kadomatsu.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath.

I eat rice every day.

This is a situation that is different from the common case.

This is the common method.