maintenance of railroad tracks

a hostess (female host) / a hostess (bargirl (a female companion))

a host (person who receives or entertains a guest) / a host (person or organisation responsible for running an event) / a host (moderator) / a host (paid male companion offering conversation)

deacon in the Orthodox Church

pavement

pave

self-protection

Alternative form of 干す

a surname

guilt / sin / crime / fault / offense