The success of this project is due to the persistence of effort.

This project requires persistence.

He rang the hand bell in a Buddhist ceremony.

He headed to the library, holding a book under his arm.

He came into the classroom holding a book under his arm.

Kenji is my best friend.

Please open the door.

Hina reached out her small hand and tried to grab her mother's hand.

Shun winked his eyes.

It's a five-minute walk from my house to the nearest bus stop.