He is participating in a fierce competition.

There are many beautiful trees in the park.

The house shook in the earthquake.

His speed is like a blast of wind.

A gale suddenly began to blow, and the trees shook violently.

It started raining all of a sudden.

Suddenly, it started to rain.

He suddenly stood up.

Since I started studying Japanese, I have been able to understand more about Japanese culture.

He came to Japan for the first time.