Noun
Usually written in kana
1. link; connection; tie; bond; contact
Adjective (の)
Noun
Usually written in kana
2. filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.)
Noun
Usually written in kana
3. thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; liaison
4. hedging; hedge
5. overalls; coveralls; boiler suit
6. intermission; interval