List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ
- (doing the) ironing
search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) abbreviation expression
- blind snake (esp. the Brahminy blind snake, Ramphotyphlops braminus), worm snake
- fools rush in
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- deerfly (Chrysops suavis)
usually written using kana alone sensitive noun noun (generic)
- Hansen's disease, leprosy, leper
usually written using kana alone colloquial noun noun (generic)
- small child, kid, kiddy, tot, rug rat, ankle-biter
usually written using kana alone colloquial noun noun (generic)
- person with skin disease (esp. syphilis)
gairaigo Chinese origin usually written using kana alone interjection noun noun (generic) derogatory obsolete term
- impossible, futile
- type of children's game
- Chinese person, Chink
colloquial sensitive dated term usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- point-and-shoot camera, (autofocus) compact camera
usually written using kana alone slang derogatory noun noun (generic)
- Russian person, Russki, Russky
usually written using kana alone colloquial noun noun (generic)
- sleeping under the stars
- having sex outdoors