short for 芝見 (shibami): to hide in the grass and spy on one's enemies or scout out the situation

a surname

(grammar, obsolete) “shi-type”, referring to the i adjective in Japanese grammar, specifically the ク活用 (ku katsuyō, “ku inflection”), corresponding to modern Japanese adjectives ending in -i but not -shii

nonetheless, although, be that as it may

past tense and perfective aspect of 言う (iu, yū) [godan]

to startle; to surprise; to astonish

in other words; what I (you, etc.) mean is

soul, spirit

ghost

a soul, a spirit