List: archaic
Words or expressions no longer current or that are current only within a few special contexts.
archaic nidan verb (archaic) nidan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb
- to change, to alter, to revise, to replace
- to examine, to check, to inspect
noun noun (generic) noun (suffix) archaic counter
- territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.)
- counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
gikun or jukujikun archaic noun noun (generic)
- bedpan, chamber pot, potty
- baby tiger, hard-earned reward
gairaigo Portuguese origin ateji archaic usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- brother, lay brother, non-ordained member of a Christian religious order
archaic Ichidan verb verb (generic) transitive verb
- to perform, to do, to practice
noun noun (generic) archaic
- the art of war, martial arts, military arts
- military force, the sword
- valor, bravery
- military officer, military man
archaic noun noun (generic)
- endurance, forbearance, patience, self-restraint
obsolete kanji usually written using kana alone noun (suffix) noun (generic) noun archaic
- -like, pseudo-, mock ..., imitation ..., in the style of ...
- comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts)
- criticism, censure
noun noun (generic) archaic female term
- hairpiece, false hair, switch
- hair
archaic noun noun (generic)
- shaved head, person with a shaved head