I let his name slip my mind.

Dushanbe is the capital of Tajikistan.

I am planning to go to Dubai next week.

The bandits attacked the village and stole food and money.

His country is suffering under a dictatorship.

As a New Year's decoration, I set up a kadomatsu.

Mr. Monowaki is my best friend.

He likes to speak his native tongue.

Suddenly, a downpour began.

I always read a guidebook before traveling.