clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
in a body; concentrated force; combined efforts
catching a fishing hook on seaweed, coral, etc. on the seabed or riverbed
(by force of) circumstances
(by force of) circumstances
dependent on one's parents
recommendation of an influential person
covered bridge passageway connecting the backstage (mirror room) to the noh stage
resembling a noh performance
ring entering ceremony in presence of the emperor or crown prince
double corner approach (tactic in the game of go)