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Forewarned is forearmed.

あらかじめ警告を受けているのは、あらかじめ武装しているに同じ。

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Which are heavier, sandwiches or onigiris?

サンドイッチとおにぎりじゃ、どっちが重いかしら。

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I have a persistent cough.

しつこいせきが出て、なかなか治りません。

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Our teacher looks very young.

私たちの先生は、とても若く見えます。

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His house is near the subway.

あの人の家は地下鉄の最寄りにある。

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How far is it from here?

ここからどのくらいの距離がありますか。

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It is interesting to play basketball.

バスケットボールをするのはおもしろい。

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They live there.

だって2人ともそこに住んでいるんですもの。

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He is afraid of making mistakes.

彼は間違いを犯すことを恐れている。

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I don't mean you.

あなたのことをさして言っているのではない。

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I prefer reading to writing.

私は物を書くよりも本を読む方が好きだ。

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