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犯人は足跡を残していた。

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犯人 足跡 残していた

English Translation

The criminal left footprints.

Furigana

犯人(はんにん)足跡(あしあと)(のこ)していた。

Romanji

Hannin wa ashiato o nokoshiteita.

Words

犯人 (はんにん)
offender; criminal
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
足跡 (あしあと、そくせき)
footprints; record of page visitors (e.g. in social networking sites)
()
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
残す (のこす)
to leave (behind, over); to bequeath; to save; to reserve

Kanji

Readings: ハン、 ボン、 おか.す
Meanings: crime, sin, offense
Readings: ジン、 ニン、 ひと、 -り、 -と
Meaning: person
Readings: ソク、 あし、 た.りる、 た.る、 た.す
Meanings: leg, foot, be sufficient, counter for pairs of footwear
Readings: セキ、 あと
Meanings: tracks, mark, print, impression
Readings: ザン、 サン、 のこ.る、 のこ.す、 そこな.う、 のこ.り
Meanings: remainder, leftover, balance