I collected sand on the beach and made a sandcastle.

This box contains 100 units of sand.

This sand is very fine.

I haven't heard any news from him at all.

Kazu is my best friend.

Washoku is a traditional Japanese cuisine.

This room gives a sense of peace.

This room has a Japanese-style atmosphere.

He was born as an illegitimate child and experienced many difficulties.

My grandfather used to till his privately-owned rice field.