The government decided to raise interest rates to curb inflation.

He headed to school running.

He is practicing cantering in equestrian training.

He started reading a book, then suddenly the phone rang.

The play was suspended.

There is a large wall clock in my room.

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.