This biennial plant matures and blooms over the course of two years.

My father works at a paper mill.

My father works for a paper manufacturer.

He achieved success as a silk manufacturer.

My father works at a filature.

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

He respected the man so much that he would drink his nail clippings if he could.

He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

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.