Everyone was surprised by the news.

I'm planning to have a potluck party with my friends tonight.

He borrowed a large amount of money from a loan shark and is struggling to repay it.

It is said that terrifying creatures live in that dark forest.

His heart seemed as dark as pitch.

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

He said '一瞬先は闇', explaining that predicting the future is difficult.

As for his future, it's unpredictable.

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

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.