She attended her friend's wedding wearing a semiformal kimono.

This is the first time I've seen this notation.

We need to strengthen our public relations activities.

The police released him.

His release was finally decided.

He is studying in the other room.

The legislation in Japan is very complex.

He learned how to operate a mortar.

He is deepening his research on the French legal system.

He was working as a 'houkan', someone who pleases the guests at a party.