Concerning the Sound of a Train Whistle in the Night

adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), noun (temporal) (jisoumeishi)

midnight; dead of night

Godan verb with `ru' ending, transitive verb

to tell; to indicate

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

use; utility; effect; benefit

Godan verb with `u' ending, transitive verb

to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use

to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate

to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume

to use (language); to speak

to take (one's lunch); to circulate (bad money)

adverb (fukushi), conjunction, Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

or; possibly