Mr. Ariji is my best friend.

He expressed a word of gratitude.

I went to Chion-in in Kyoto and learned about the origin of the Jōdo sect of Buddhism.

I found a Japanese rat snake in the park.

The architrave of this building is adorned with beautiful carvings.

My parents belong to the baby boom generation.

The culture of the Nara period played a very important role in Japanese history.

I am planning to go to Bodhi next week.

He ended up spoiling the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar because he didn't pay back a small debt.

My younger brother is majoring in physics at National Central University.