List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
usually written using kana alone な adjective adjective (generic)
- bored, bored-looking, uninterested
usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to be harboured (of negative feelings or thoughts), to be rooted in one's mind, to lurk
- to coil, to curl around
- to become tangled (e.g. of roots)
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) architecture abbreviation
- awning (over a window, doorway, etc.), eaves (of a roof)
- narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
- visor (of a cap), brim, peak
- classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to crush, to squash
- to overpower, to beat, to crush
usually written using kana alone adverb taking the と particle adverb noun or participle taking the aux. verb する verb (generic) noun (generic)
- (feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly, (feeling) chilly, chillily
- with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.), (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.), suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat), frighteningly
usually written using kana alone expression
- impossible to do (although wants to)
usually written using kana alone expression
- cannot (due to external circumstances), cannot afford to, must not, impossible to, no way one can (do)
usually written using kana alone expression
- how, in what way
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- scrubbing brush, scourer
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- hijiki (dark edible seaweed usu. sold in dried black strips; Hizikia fusiformis)