I was able to perform a song in front of the emperor.

I performed a song in front of the emperor.

This paper that has become useless is no longer needed.

This paper that has become useless is no longer needed.

A large bee ball has formed in the garden, and something needs to be done about it.

He belonged to the army.

At the ceremony at the Imperial Palace, a gun salute was fired.

His annual salary is 5 million yen.

He is able to both talk and do, and can handle any job.

He learned how to operate the anti-tank gun.