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.

I was born and raised in Minoh city.

The meaning of the name 'Sho' is auspiciousness, which means good luck.

The bird's song is considered an omen of good fortune or happiness.

Sho is my best friend.

He saw that sign and felt that something good was going to happen.