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

voting rate

theft (passive)

being on duty

letter to the editor / letter of protest / letter of complaint

interjectory particle (さ sa, よ yo, and ね ne)

busying oneself, running about

busy oneself, run about, be on the move

A region in central Japan

debate, discussion