He is checking the contents of books as a newly appointed censor.

The prosecutor thoroughly investigated the evidence.

He believes in teleology, thinking that there is a meaning in every event.

I was born and raised in Minoh city.

He was braving the rain in a straw raincoat.

He threw a stone on the surface of the water.

Minoda-san is my best friend.

Mr. Minoda is my best friend.

Mr. Minoya is my best friend.

That man is my father.