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)
- hard tick, ixodid
popular rarely used kanji form search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone expression
- one (of), any (one of), either (of)
usually written using kana alone expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to have a go, to try and do (something), to take a chance with something
usually written using kana alone expression
- if it is good
obsolete reading usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- brown bear (Ursus arctos)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- finger flick to the forehead
gikun or jukujikun usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- leopard plant (Farfugium japonicum), Japanese silverleaf
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone pronoun
- here and there, everywhere
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone suffix conjunction
- as it is bound to (happen), following the natural course
- though possible as it may be
usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic)
- to appear amused (by, at), to seem mystified (by)