He believes that money is everything in this world, and is working hard.

He preferred listening over speaking, often saying 'silence is golden.'

He is storing gold bullion.

We applied for a subsidy for our new project.

He brought condolence money to his friend's funeral.

I received a loan from the bank.

The modernization of Japan began in the Meiji era.

Our town is going through the process of modernization.

This ring is made of pure platinum.

This soap has antibacterial effects.