a hostage / (archaic, original sense) indentureship, the state of being in servitude to another as collateral on or payment of a debt

surging crowd, wave of humanity, stampede

society, company / the public, the world

a person who sells items; a peddler

an ancient ethnic group living around the Ōsumi, Satsuma region of Japan

unique flavor / (used in 一味違(ひとあじちが)う (hitoajichigau)) special charm, a different taste

a male given name

a male given name

a male given name

a male given name