The People's Republic of China is a major power in Asia.

My younger brother is attending a middle education school.

This food always smells good.

In arid regions, there is little rain, making it difficult for plants to grow.

He was peeling the apple skin.

We are planning to set off early tomorrow morning.

It grew as splendidly as a bulrush.

A song praising his courage was playing.

He assisted my project.

The Tōhoku earthquake off the Pacific coast, which occurred on March 11, 2011, was the largest earthquake in Japanese history.