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

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

He holds a personal grudge against me.

Using the private railway makes commuting very convenient.

Just as the phrase 'look before you leap' suggests, he prepared everything in advance.

I read the Letter to the Ephesians and gained a deep understanding of Christian teachings.

I'm sorry, but I don't speak Japanese.

I'm a Muslim, so I fast during Ramadan.

I'm Jewish.

She used to be a prostitute, but now she has started a new life.