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)
- fiddler crab (esp. species Uca arcuata)
irregular kanji usage usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- aconite (esp. species Aconitum japonicum), wolfsbane, monkshood
- traditional bugaku hat
rarely used kanji form search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- soused mackerel, vinegared mackerel
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- sugar beet (Beta vulgaris)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- rabbitear iris (Iris laevigata)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- thoroughwort (species of boneset, Eupatorium fortunei)
search-only kana form search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- udo (plant related to ginseng, used in medicine and cooking) (Aralia cordata)
usually written using kana alone adverb
- suddenly, all at once, rapidly
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) sumo
- twist, spin
- ingenuity, sophistication (e.g. of writing style), taste
- monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper
- twisting throw