She poured hot water into the pot and started making pasta.

He is from the Caucasus region.

My friend lives in Saskatchewan.

The Nakatsukasa-sho was one of the ancient Japanese government offices.

He likes wearing suspenders.

We should always remember the power of Kannon in difficult times.

He was rubbing his head and thinking.

He persuaded me to join the new project.

His victory was by a thin margin.

This ancient proverb, 'know the other side and yourself, and you will not be in danger in a hundred battles', teaches us the importance of understanding ourselves and others.