List: word usually written using kana alone

usually written using kana alone  expression 

• (not) even, (not) any

rarely used kanji form  usually written using kana alone  な adjective  adjective (generic) 

• reluctant, hesitant

rarely used kanji form  usually written using kana alone  colloquial  godan verb  godan verb (archaic)  verb (generic)  transitive verb 

• to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)

usually written using kana alone  noun  noun (generic)  colloquial 

• circular bento box
• something ring-shaped
• handcuffs

rarely used kanji form  usually written using kana alone  noun  noun (generic)  golf 

• gross (i.e. 12 dozen)
• gross (i.e. not net), total, sum
• gross score

usually written using kana alone  noun  noun (generic) 

• Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)

usually written using kana alone  expression 

• whatever

usually written using kana alone  noun  noun (generic)  Kansai-ben 

• total idiot

usually written using kana alone  expression  kuru verb  verb (generic) 

• to show one's age (e.g. to start creaking at the joints), to wear out (e.g. machinery)

usually written using kana alone  noun  noun (generic) 

• Chinese artichoke (Stachys sieboldii), Japanese artichoke, chorogi