つな
繋ぎ
1. link; connection; tie; bond; contactUsually written using kana alone
2. filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.)Usually written using kana alone
3. thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; liaisonUsually written using kana alone
6. intermission (in kabuki); intervalUsually written using kana alone
ツナギ
1. tinned tuna; canned tuna