Right now, I am in Tokyo.

I am learning how to use the present participle in English.

The present tense is used to express things that are happening now or general facts.

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.

My personal thought is that everyone should be treated equally.