List: word usually written using kana alone
Words and expressions which are always written using hiragana or katakana.
search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone expression ใ adjective adjective (generic)
- rare, uncommon, not often seen
usually written using kana alone architecture noun noun (generic)
- tongue and groove (joint)
search-only kanji form usually written using kana alone martial arts noun noun (generic)
- flying scissors, kani basami, leg lock
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- Brazilwood (Paubrasilia echinata), pernambuco wood
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- brushing
popular usually written using kana alone expression
- how should I put it?, what shall I say?, well, you know, like
usually written using kana alone godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to appear contrived, to seem unnatural, to appear forced
usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- tatami room, Japanese-style room
ateji rare term usually written using kana alone adverb adverb taking the ใจ particle
- very slowly, sluggishly
- with a grumble, while complaining
ateji usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- sourness (in taste), acidity