history / the study of history

"Historical kana usage", a prescriptive method of using kana to write Japanese. Devised in the Edo period by Keichū (契沖) and taught in schools until 1946, it aims to be etymologically faithful and reflects earlier stages of the language (Heian period and earlier).

society (group of people sharing culture) / a class, a world of a certain group

long / lengthy

strong point / (music) major / chief, head, leader

a surname

chief, head, leader

a place name / a surname

long

a surname