1. link; connection; tie; bond; contact (Usually kana)

2. filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.) (Usually kana)

3. thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; liaison (Usually kana)

4. hedging; hedge (Usually kana)

5. overalls; coveralls; boiler suit (Usually kana)

6. intermission; interval (Usually kana)

7. connection (Usually kana, usu. ツナギ)