His words seemed to add fuel to the fire in an already tense situation.

Rumors are spreading that he is the culprit, but there must be some reason because 'where there's smoke, there's fire.'

He stopped shaving his moustache.

She likes tuning the koto in the most common method, hirachoshi, the best.

He is pinching pennies to the extent of lighting a fire on his nails for saving money.

There are already many votes in the ballot box.

Colchicine is often used for the treatment of gout.

She offered a tribute of flowers at her father's grave.

Kuge is my best friend.

He is my rival in love.