This area is severely arid, making it difficult for plants to grow.

My younger sister got chickenpox last week.

They got involved in an argument about politics.

Beautiful snapdragons are blooming in my garden.

Their ship was shipwrecked in the storm.

I used a futon dryer to dry the damp futon.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is one of the administrative organs of Japan.

This noise is really annoying.

He makes it a habit to run 5 kilometers every day.

He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and began treatment.