a male given name

a male given name

a surname

roadside

(historical) the fifth-highest of the 八色の姓 (Yakusa no Kabane, “eight hereditary titles promulgated by Emperor Tenmu”) . There are no records of this title ever being granted, and it is unclear what the title might have indicated.

slope, incline, hill (path or road on a hill)

unknown quantity / (figuratively) unknown

mountain road; mountain path; mountain trail

road at night

A well-worn mountain path created by the constant passage of animals. Game trail; desire path.