Hole
noun, suffix
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
The reading you learned with the kanji is the same as the reading for this word. No holes in your knowledge!
はずかしくて、穴があったら入りたいよ！
I am so embarrassed, I wished I could sink into the floor!
あそこのほら穴には、コウモリが住んでいるらしいよ。
I heard that bats are living in the cave.
彼が深くて素晴らしい穴を掘れるのは、持って生まれた才能です。
He has the natural ability to dig deep, magnificent holes.