In shogi, promoted pieces play a very important role.

He checkmated my king using the promoted silver general.

He finished his work in a perfunctory manner.

His greeting seemed perfunctory, as if it wasn't from the heart.

The consecration ceremony at the church was a sacred ritual.

My personal thought is that everyone should be treated equally.

Narumiko is my best friend.

When I first met her, I introduced myself saying, 'I am Japanese.'

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