(linguistics) a reading pattern for kanji-compound words, using the Chinese-derived on'yomi for the first portion, and the native Japanese kun'yomi for the second portion

(idiomatic) manipulate figures to one's advantage, especially one's own age, height, or weight

Alternative spelling of 読み掛ける

begin to read a book / start reading a book partway through

Alternative spelling of 鯖を読む

Alternative spelling of 小杓鴫 (“little curlew”)

little curlew

cosmetics, makeup

a surname

a surname