He received the Grand Cordon, the highest order of merit in Japan.

His great deed became a big motivation for all of us.

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.

When I first met her, I introduced myself saying, 'I am Japanese.'