List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
search-only kana form rarely used kanji form search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) poetical term abbreviation
- corner, nook, recess
- shade, shadow, dark area
- dark circles (under the eyes), dark rings
- bend (in a road, river, etc.)
- shading, gradation
- kumadori, style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- soba noodles in broth served continuously so that the customer never has an empty bowl
usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to twine (fibers to make rope), to twist
usually written using kana alone adverb
- if, in case
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Steller's sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
usually written using kana alone male term suffix
- please ...
rarely used kanji form colloquial usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle ใฎ adjective (generic)
- (this) small amount, (such a) paltry amount, only this much, slightest bit
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone children's language noun noun (generic)
- fish
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- dullard (gen. from not picking up on other people's feelings)