I kept talking with him for over an hour.

I heard that my ancestors were samurai.

He injured his foot.

His Japanese ability is improving gradually.

I heard the sound of cicadas in the park.

We played karuta at the New Year's party.

He left Japan last year.

She hugged me gently as if she were my mother.

This painting is a masterpiece from the Renaissance era.

Every morning, I put on my shoes and go to school.