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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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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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He has the freedom to do what he thinks is right.

彼は正しいと思っていることをする自由がある。

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His lectures are terribly boring.

あの先生の講義はあくびが出る。

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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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Jack seems to regret it deeply.

ジャックはその事を深く後悔しているようだ。

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Jane swims better than Yumi.

ジェーンはユミよりじょうずに泳ぎます。

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Susie has a nice smile.

スージーはにっこりするととても素敵なの。

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He is actually not the manager.

彼が支配人だというのは事実でない。

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Australia is rich in natural resources.

オーストラリアは天然資源に富んでいる。

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Americans are very friendly people.

アメリカ人は大変親しみやすい。

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