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) adverb noun noun (generic)
- to the limit, to the fullest extent, absolutely the limit, the best one can do, breaking even
- one cup after another, cup by cup
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- taste (in goods, etc.)
- manners, etiquette
- modesty, restraint, prudence
- knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.), accomplishments
- taking care of one's personal appearance
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb suffix
- to adorn oneself, to dress oneself up
- to give an air of ..., to make ... seem like ..., to make ... look like ...
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone expression
- here and there, around and about
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) architecture
- ridge on the side of a sword blade
- ridged pattern
search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone expression interjection
- eat shit!, fuck off!, fuck you!
usually written using kana alone ใใ adjective adjective (generic) adverb taking the ใจ particle
- vast (ocean, desert, etc.), boundless, extensive
- vague (e.g. memories), unclear, fuzzy, hazy
- rampant (weeds, etc.), running wild, overgrown
- unkempt (hair, beard, etc.), shaggy, scraggly
colloquial usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ
- massage, rub
- squeezing
usually written using kana alone Ichidan verb verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to collapse (physically or emotionally), to fall down
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) noun (suffix)
- edge (of a river, woods, etc.), shoulder (of a road)
- rim, brim, hem, margin, fringe, selvage
- fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.), edging