I arranged to meet my friends downstairs.

Japan accepted Western civilization during the Meiji era.

This region was civilized by the government.

I often go shopping on weekends.

At my wedding, my best friend served as the best man.

It was difficult to tell her family that she was pregnant.

It was difficult to tell the family that she had become pregnant.

The flowering of the cherry blossoms is coming earlier.

The cherry tree has flowered.

He was dismissed from his position due to misconduct.