List: out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Readings no longer used in modern Japanese.
obsolete reading noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ transitive verb Buddhism intransitive verb
- originating (something), coming up with the idea, starting (something), initiating, proposing
- spiritual awakening, resolution
obsolete reading noun noun (generic)
- diviner, sorcerer, exorcist, medium
obsolete reading godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) intransitive verb
- to kowtow (to bow from a kneeling position such that the forehead touches the ground), to prostrate oneself, to give a deep, reverent bow
obsolete reading noun noun (generic)
- abode (of a nobleman or emperor), Imperial chamber
obsolete reading search-only kanji form adverb taking the ใจ particle ใใ adjective adjective (generic)
- gushingly, freely (welling up), copiously
obsolete reading irregular reading usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- ground cherry (Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii), husk tomato, Chinese lantern plant
- children's noisemaking toy
obsolete reading search-only kanji form noun noun (generic)
- many people, everyone, all sorts of people
obsolete reading usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- pomegranate (Punica granatum)
obsolete reading noun noun (generic)
- extreme reverence, deeply revered person
- the Emperor
obsolete reading noun noun (generic)
- rare treasure