List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
usually written using kana alone ใช adjective adjective (generic)
- blunt (e.g. sword), dull
- lazy, cowardly, good for nothing
gikun or jukujikun rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to be muddy, to be slushy
gikun or jukujikun usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to be muddy, to be slushy
irregular kanji usage usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) colloquial
- roost, nest
- pad, crib, one's home, sleeping place
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- smart, clever, sharp, shrewd
- agile, nimble, quick
usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to splash, to splatter
popular rarely used kanji form search-only kanji form familiar language usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- granny, grandma, gran
- old lady, old woman
popular search-only kana form rarely used kanji form familiar language usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- granny, grandma, gran
- old lady, old woman
formal or literary term usually written using kana alone ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- hungry
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone colloquial godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to dig up, to dig out, to pick (nose, teeth, etc.), to clean (ears)
- to pry into, to examine closely, to dredge up