Because I was late, I had to join the meeting halfway through.

His new idea exceeded our expectations even more so.

Mr. Kakeya is my best friend.

Japan and China have been trading for a long time.

Trade winds have a significant impact on navigation, especially at sea.

The long-awaited movie has been released.

His family's crest tells the story of ancient history.

He cannot read the letter because he is illiterate.

He found a solution to the problem through a cycle of answering his own questions.

He found a solution by repeatedly answering his own questions.