You need to be careful with the pronunciation of long vowels in Japanese.

This elongated statue is the most popular exhibit in the museum.

He is serving in the military as a sergeant.

He likes to take a walk in the park at dusk.

He is doing a special exercise to strengthen his flexor carpi ulnaris.

The flexor carpi radialis is an important muscle for bending the wrist.

I was born and raised in the District of Columbia.

My younger brother goes to a school for special needs.

His grandfather was a member of the special attack squad.

The Special Higher Police was a police organization that was active in pre-war Japan.