List: abbreviation

usually written using kana alone  abbreviation  noun  noun (generic) 

• boneless rib (esp. of pork or beef), boned rib

search-only kanji form  abbreviation  noun  noun (generic) 

• saomono, Japanese sweets in the form of long blocks (e.g. yokan, uiro)

noun  noun (generic)  abbreviation 

• carrying (on one's shoulder), bearing, shouldering, taking responsibility for
• bucket carried on either end of a pole

abbreviation  noun  noun (generic) 

• outer ring road, orbital road

rarely used kanji form  search-only kanji form  noun  noun (generic)  abbreviation 

• primness, putting on airs, prim person
• clear soup
• water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)

ateji  abbreviation  usually written using kana alone  noun  noun (generic) 

• honeycomb toffee, sponge toffee, foam candy from heated brown sugar mixed with baking soda

irregular kanji usage  noun  noun (generic)  abbreviation  Kansai-ben 

• Chinese-style low dining table
• Japanese-Chinese cuisine, served family-style (large dishes, diners help themselves), specialty of Nagasaki Chinese style low dining table
• soba in soup with slices of boiled fish paste, shiitake mushrooms, greens, seaweed, etc.

abbreviation  law  noun  noun (generic) 

• Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act

abbreviation  expression 

• immediately, instantly, with nary a pause, without a moment's delay

abbreviation  noun  noun (generic) 

• macrobiotic diet, macrobiotics