He is clumsy, but that's what makes him cute.

His story sounds suspicious.

He injured the front of his knee.

Shiratori is my best friend.

He is known as the troupe leader of that theater company.

Before starting to cook, preparation of ingredients is necessary.

I started preparing the vegetables for dinner.

This house is made of solid wood pillars.

Whenever I catch a cold, my mother always makes plain congee for me.

I was fascinated by the beauty of shiragi-gaku.