List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
popular rarely used kanji form JLPT N4 usually written using kana alone auxiliary noun noun (generic) sumo
- should (be), bound (to be), expected (to be), must (be)
- nock (of a bow)
- nock (of an arrow)
- nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger)
- wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
popular JLPT N3 usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb auxiliary verb
- to receive, to take, to accept
- to get someone to do something
- to have in one's pocket (a fight, match)
- to contract (a disease), to catch, to be affected
popular usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to tease, to irritate, to tantalize, to keep (someone) in suspense
popular JLPT N1 usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle ăź adjective (generic)
- common reed (Phragmites australis)
popular obsolete kanji usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- evergreen oak
popular obsolete reading rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) abbreviation shogi
- badger
- Eurasian badger (Meles meles)
- anaguma castle (defensive opening)
popular noun noun (generic) usually written using kana alone trademark
- black cat
- Yamato Transport (door-to-door delivery service company)
popular usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
popular usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- snail
popular obsolete reading JLPT N2 usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- spoon