>>707 I think that "The Last Samurai" is one of rare foreign (i.e. non-Japanese) movies which portrays well the beauty of the Japanese four seasons or the virtue of the Japanese.
There is something I want to tell you. 強いて言うならI have a thing to tell youだけどケチつけるみたいで失礼
I'll try to make an effort 努力するように努める、は変
I have a favo(u)r to ask you. Could you please speak more slowly when you are talking with me? Perhaps you are doing, but please slow down more, otherwise I can't understand what you say. I think you overestimate my English ability. I'm just a beginner and actually can't catch your words very well. I'll make an effort to keep up with your natural speed,
>>963 Cacao beans were ground and drunk by the Aztec since old times as "a mystic medicine that revitalized their body functions". In the 16th century when the Spanish who conquered the Aztec, cacao was introduced to Europe and cocoa and solid chocolate bars were created.
>>983 Furthermore polyphenol can prevent plaque build-up on your teeth. Therefore chocolate is a food less prone to cause tooth decay compared with other sugary snacks. In addition, a chemical called theobromine has a sedative effect, and the sweet aroma can enhance concentration and other mental activities.
>>978 A friend of mine saw "The Lord of the Rings" in Hong Kong. In Japan we have to wait the release of the movie until this February. He said it was unbearable to him. "It was great! A bit irritated by Frodo, though," he said.