When I compared heights with him, I was a little taller.

He disobeyed what his parents said.

He disobeyed his parents and went his own way.

The students in the class are lined up in order of height.

His jersey number is 23.

My hometown is located in the region of the ancient Yamashiro Province.

He was born as an illegitimate child and experienced many difficulties.

My grandfather used to till his privately-owned rice field.

Using the private railway makes commuting very convenient.

We respect Japanese culture.