I failed to hear his important remark.

My mother has a habit of smelling incense every morning.

He works as a bodyguard for an important politician.

The role of the Jijū was to handle the affairs of the imperial court.

He was born as an illegitimate child and experienced many difficulties.

My grandfather used to till his privately-owned rice field.

Using the private railway makes commuting very convenient.

We respect Japanese culture.

We are going on a trip tomorrow.

He holds a personal grudge against me.