I check the date using the Japanese calendar.

His visit brought us a big surprise.

Mr. Housako is my best friend.

He deeply understands the meaning of the dharmachakra.

I prefer tea over coffee.

It's better to go to bed early.

This book is easy to read because the print is large.

He was known as a sinologue.

I bought new clothes through mail order.

He is interested in diachronic linguistics studies.