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)
- spoon-billed sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea)
search-only kana form search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone expression Kansai-ben
- good morning
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Rhododendron latoucheae (species of rhododendron)
search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone Ichidan verb verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to affect a stylish air, to try to look good, to show off
search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone expression
- but why?, why in the world?, why did you?
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus)
abbreviation expression noun or verb acting prenominally adjective (generic) usually written using kana alone interjection
- such a stupid ..., what a crazy ...
- no way!, what nonsense!, how can that be?
usually written using kana alone interjection
- what the hell, oh, great!, son of a gun, holy mackerel, oh no!, holy cow!, damn!
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- ad hoc group formed to commit crimes
usually written using kana alone dated term godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to pour out every drop