I missed the important point because I was distracted by his humorous story.

He took her hand and gently squeezed it.

The bamboo cutter went to the forest every day to cut bamboo.

On cold days, I like to read a book in front of the fireplace to warm myself up.

Please use the serving chopsticks to plate the sushi.

He feels it takes time to acquire new skills, but Rome wasn't built in a day.

The thirty-first day is my birthday.

We have our wedding on the twenty-first day of the month.

I have been to France once.

His first choice of school is the University of Tokyo.