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)
- king of herrings (Regalecus glesne), oarfish, ribbonfish
gairaigo Spanish origin ateji usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Spanish broom (Spartium junceum)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Lathyrus quinquenervius (species of vetchling)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- skeleton shrimp (Caprella mutica), spectre shrimp, specter shrimp
ateji rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- bill, handbill, flyer, flier, leaflet, poster, placard
usually written using kana alone expression ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- loose, slovenly, sloppy, disorganized
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- nameko (var. of mushroom) (Pholiota nameko)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Mosla punctulata (plant)
rarely used kanji form search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- skate (Rajidae spp., esp. the Kwangtung skate, Dipturus kwangtungensis)
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts), thanks