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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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He always seems to be living rent-free in somebody's house.

彼はいつもどこかの家に居候しているようだ。

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Where are the eggs, please?

すみません、卵はどこにありますか?

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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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France borders Italy.

フランスはイタリアと国境を接している。

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I remember seeing him once.

私は彼にかつて会ったことを覚えている。

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My camera is different from yours.

私のカメラはあなたのとは違う。

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I prefer reading to writing.

私は物を書くことより、読むことの方が好きです。

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The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

太陽は東から昇り、西へ沈む。

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