List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
jocular, humorous term usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- scary Russia, menacing Russia, dangerous Russia
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Atlas broom (Argyrocytisus battandieri)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- pink quill (Tillandsia cyanea)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- elephant's foot (Beaucarnea recurvata), ponytail palm
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- snakeberry (Maianthemum dilatatum), two-leaved Solomon's seal, false lily of the valley
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Alexander palm (Archontophoenix alexandrae), Alexandra palm, king Alexander palm, king palm, northern bangalow palm
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Java fern (Microsorum pteropus)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari), lilyturf, liriope, border grass, monkey grass
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- parlour palm (Chamaedorea elegans), neanthe bella palm, neanthe palm, dwarf fan palm
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- centipede plant (Homalocladium platycladum), tapeworm plant, ribbonbush