List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
usually written using kana alone expression godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to become better, to improve
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- pincers (of a crab, scorpion, etc.), claws, forceps
search-only kana form search-only kanji form noun noun (generic) colloquial usually written using kana alone
- scorched rice (at the bottom of the pot), crispy rice, crunchy rice
- woman who enjoys the company of gay men
irregular kanji usage usually written using kana alone ใช adjective adjective (generic)
- making light of, disregarding
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- moray (eel) (Gymnothorax kidako), muraenid
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- unsun karuta, Japanese deck of cards with 5 suits of 15 cards each
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- goat's milk, goat milk
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- bracket fungus (Ganoderma lucidum), reishi mushroom
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- hardy kiwi (Actinidia arguta), kiwi berry, tara vine, bower vine
usually written using kana alone expression noun noun (generic)
- devil's walking stick (Aralia elata), Japanese angelica tree