He was anxious about starting a new business, but I encouraged him by saying, 'Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.'

If you go this route, you'll get to the station right away.

He wasted time on the way to the library.

He avoided the detour to save time.

Common vampire bats are often active at night.

Many insects live in the vicinity of the roots of this tree.

Nakata is my best friend.

This person is my new friend.

That person (polite) is my boss.

If you go along this path, you will see a beautiful garden.