While this appears to be the case with many modern dialect systems, there is considerable debate as to whether the Kyōto-Ōsaka system, which makes more distinctions, is older or newer than the Tōkyō system.

The center fielder made an athletic play to snatch the ball from over the fence.

Sperm pass on none of their mitochondria during conception, so all mitochondrial information is transferred from generation to generation through mothers alone.

The large-cocked man entered the meeting room.