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)
- pouched lamprey (Geotria australis), wide-mouthed lamprey
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
usually written using kana alone noun or verb acting prenominally adjective (generic)
- steady, sound, trustworthy
- assiduous, untiring, diligent
slang jocular, humorous term usually written using kana alone expression ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- I couldn't care less, not caring less
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- archiannelids of the genus Saccocirrus (esp. Saccocirrus major)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Serpula lacrymans (species of dry rot fungus)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis)
- mud turtle (Kinosternidae spp.), musk turtle
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Japanese river otter (Lutra lutra whiteleyi)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Malus spontanea (species of apple tree)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- apple (Malus domestica)