He is good at pounding mochi.

He tied up the luggage tightly with a rope.

He picked up the coin that had fallen on the ground.

A mysterious gem called 'Rui' was shining around her neck.

My mother was grinding rice into powder with a mortar.

In ancient Japan, the toki (crested ibis) was considered a valuable bird.

The nights of the long month are especially beautiful with stars.

The mornings in November are particularly cold.

May is my best friend, and she is always bright and energetic.

I am planning to travel to Nikkō next week.