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) ใช adjective adjective (generic)
- miser, cheapskate, skinflint
search-only kana form search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone expression Ichidan verb verb (generic)
- to find fault (with), to cavil (at), to carp (about), to complain, to pick holes (in)
- to throw a wet blanket (on), to throw cold water (on), to jinx, to cast a bad omen (on)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- moan, groan, groaning
usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to moan, to groan
JLPT N1 usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) noun taking the genitive case particle ใฎ adjective (generic)
- moment, instant
usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to slurp, to sip (loudly)
- to sniffle, to sniff
rarely used kanji form irregular kanji usage usually written using kana alone noun or verb acting prenominally adjective (generic)
- unusual, uncommon, extraordinary, out of the ordinary, incomparable, serious, alarming
usually written using kana alone adverb
- merely, only, simply
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- trumpet, horn, bugle
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus), Lent lily