The Oriental stork is one of the endangered species and is particularly protected in Japan.

Uvular consonant is a sound that does not exist in Japanese.

A velar sound is a sound that is pronounced at the back of the mouth.

We decided to travel by land.

We decided to go by land across the mountain.

He made strenuous efforts to pass the exam.

He made strenuous efforts to pass the exam.

He avoided talking about sexual intercourse.

The development of industry greatly contributes to the economic growth of a country.

I used a calender to give the paper a gloss.