I missed the important point because I was distracted by his humorous story.

He took her hand and gently squeezed it.

The bamboo cutter went to the forest every day to cut bamboo.

On cold days, I like to read a book in front of the fireplace to warm myself up.

Please use the serving chopsticks to plate the sushi.

I am majoring in auditory phonetics at university.

He is deeply studying the teachings of Prajnaparamita.

He started a new business, but as the proverb 'the road to happiness is strewn with setbacks' suggests, he is facing many difficulties.

He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

He is receiving treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.