List: archaic
Words or expressions no longer current or that are current only within a few special contexts.
irregular okurigana archaic ใช adjective adjective (generic) adverb noun noun (generic)
- straight (ahead), direct, upright, erect
- straightforward, honest, frank
noun noun (generic) archaic
- gambling, gaming
- speculation, undertaking a risky venture
- professional gambler, gamester
ใช adjective adjective (generic) noun noun (generic) archaic
- ugly (of a person), plain, unattractive, homely
- lacking ability, incompetent
archaic adverb
- must not, may not
gikun or jukujikun noun noun (generic) archaic
- puppet, marionette
- puppet (person, organization, government, etc.), figurehead, stooge, dummy
- prostitute
archaic noun noun (generic)
- (ceremony of) driving out evil spirits
archaic noun noun (generic)
- large earthenware pot (for brewing sake)
gikun or jukujikun usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) archaic
- mayfly
- ephemerality (of life)
- dragonfly
archaic noun noun (generic)
- quilt, bedding
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) archaic
- diaper, nappy
- swaddling clothes
- loincloth