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)
- tickling, tickle
- joke, gag
usually written using kana alone noun or verb acting prenominally adjective (generic)
- easy (e.g. explanation, description), plain, familiar
- informal (e.g. greeting, expression), friendly, affable (e.g. person)
usually written using kana alone ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- wordy, verbose, prolix
usually written using kana alone archaic adverb
- never, by no means
usually written using kana alone expression
- in a crowd, ganging up (on), joining forces
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) colloquial slang vulgar expression or word
- dish made by pouring broth over something (esp. bukkake soba)
- splashing on, splashing at
- bukkake (ejaculation onto someone's face)
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- sandhill crane (Grus canadensis)
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- foul play, cheating
- cunning person, sly fellow, cheat
search-only kana form rarely used kanji form search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic) poetical term abbreviation
- corner, nook, recess
- shade, shadow, dark area
- dark circles (under the eyes), dark rings
- bend (in a road, river, etc.)
- shading, gradation
- kumadori, style of kabuki makeup used for violent roles
rarely used kanji form usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- soba noodles in broth served continuously so that the customer never has an empty bowl