He secured the rail using a rail spike.

He nailed a nail into the wood.

A beautiful white gem was embedded in her ring.

She is planning a date with her current boyfriend.

He lost everything.

My boyfriend gave me a gift.

Everyone was surprised by the news.

He always acts conspicuously, so the proverb 'The nail that sticks out gets hammered down' fits him perfectly.

Kugimiya is my best friend.

The separation from him was very painful.