He threw a handful of sand into the sea.

The key to success is in your own hands.

He firmly gripped the handle.

He knows my secret, so he has something on me.

He tried to curry favor with his boss by flattering him.

When I catch a cold, the best thing is to drink the natural remedy that my mother makes for me.

He is taking the medicine, ikigusuri, to recover from his illness.

I grated the cucumber and topped it on the salad.

I use eyedrops every day.

I helped with the hulling work.