They (referring to women or girls) are my best friends.

Using exalted language in Japanese is an important way to show respect to the other person.

The empress dowager is living quietly in the palace.

The queen is the symbol of the country.

I want to travel to many countries.

My country is Japan.

My country is blessed with beautiful nature.

Japan became an independent state in 1945.

My friend is working in the State of Qatar.

My friend came from the State of Israel.