(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

Synonym of 黄昏 (tasogare, “dusk; twilight”) / Synonym of 黄昏時 (tasogaredoki, “dusk; twilight”)

kanji approved for use in names registered in the 戸籍(こせき) (koseki, “family register”)

Kanji characters outside of the jōyō kanji and jinmeiyō kanji lists. For example, 攪.

kanji not approved for regular use

(mahjong) determining what tile would complete an opponent's hand