List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
gikun or jukujikun rarely used kana form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- bulbil (esp. of a Japanese yam), propagule, brood bud
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- longleaf pine (Pinus palustris)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) abbreviation
- Diplomorpha sikokiana (species of flowering plant)
- paper made from the fibre of this plant
ateji colloquial usually written using kana alone adverb
- in a great quantity, plentifully, greatly
noun noun (generic) usually written using kana alone noh hanafuda mahjong prefix counter
- between (e.g. two people), face to face
- hindrance, impediment
- arrhythmic section of recitative
- playing with only 2 players
- prefix used for stress or emphasis
- counter for traditional dance songs
abbreviation usually written using kana alone expression slang
- along comes a sucker just begging to be parted from his money
- double stroke of good luck, perfect timing!, how convenient (for you to show up)!
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- stir, commotion, noise
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- something, something or other, so-and-so
search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone expression adverb
- while I have the opportunity (I'd also like to say ...), by the way, incidentally, in passing
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- narezushi, fermented sushi (pickled in brine rather than vinegar), precursor of modern sushi