My hometown is located in the region of the ancient Yamashiro Province.

The failure of the project was due to a situation where too many cooks spoil the broth.

He remembered the proverb 'even a pig will climb a tree if flattered', and complimented his boss.

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

Will you marry me?

"Do you want to have a meal? Take a bath? Or choose me?" she said jokingly.

He was hiding the fact that he was an illegitimate child.

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

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

I'm Jewish.