clue;  lead;  key;  handhold;  hold
 foothold;  footing;  toehold;  stepping stone
 (by force of) circumstances
 (by force of) circumstances
 in a body;  concentrated force;  combined efforts
 recommendation of an influential person
 covered bridge passageway connecting the backstage (mirror room) to the noh stage
 dependent on one's parents
 catching a fishing hook on seaweed, coral, etc. on the seabed or riverbed
 resembling a noh performance
 double corner approach (tactic in the game of go)
 double corner approach (tactic in the game of go)
 ring entering ceremony in presence of the emperor or crown prince
 labor productivity unit;  productivity;  production rate;  man hours
 double corner approach (tactic in the game of go)