Starting with the typhoon flood crisis, it was a string of real hardships, but seeing the guests' broad smiles makes me feel every effort was rewarded. (N4 lesson 58)
Miyo-san, I've come to get permission to browse the old chronicles in the archive. Grain prices along the canal are surging, but contrary to merchants' forecasts, I have a hunch similar precedents exist in the past. (N3 lesson 12)
Practice
おっ、竹の皮に包んであるのは何だい?香ばしい醤油のいい匂い( )するぞ!
Oh, what's wrapped in that bamboo sheath? Smells of savory soy sauce! (N4 lesson 58)