Kanji used in Japanese name research
Browse KANJIDIC2 character records by classification and stroke count. Character glosses and readings are shown as character data, not as automatic whole-name meanings.
excel, excellence, beauty
7 strokes · 5 name readings
statue, picture, image
14 strokes · 1 name reading
achievement, merits, success
5 strokes · 9 name readings
incense, smell, perfume
9 strokes · 4 name readings
punish, penalty, sentence
6 strokes · 2 name readings
slope, incline, hill
7 strokes · 2 name readings
embrace, hug, hold in arms
8 strokes · 1 name reading
winding, reel, spin
19 strokes · 1 name reading
clothing, admit, obey
8 strokes · 3 name readings
linen, cloth, spread
5 strokes · 3 name readings
small bell, buzzer
13 strokes · 1 name reading
tray, shallow bowl, platter
15 strokes · 2 name readings
eaves, roof, house
6 strokes · 4 name readings
consort, accompany, bring with
7 strokes · 1 name reading
distant, far
13 strokes · 4 name readings
foster, bring up, rear
15 strokes · 1 name reading
boulevard, street, town
12 strokes · 1 name reading
gigantic, big, large
5 strokes · 4 name readings
petition, request, vow
19 strokes · 1 name reading
hope, beg, request
7 strokes · 2 name readings
surpass, cross over, move to
12 strokes · 8 name readings
leap, dance, skip
21 strokes · 1 name reading
residence, mansion
8 strokes · 1 name reading
reliant, depend on, consequently
8 strokes · 2 name readings
sheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets
8 strokes · 1 name reading
belong, genus, subordinate official
12 strokes · 2 name readings
laugh
10 strokes · 1 name reading
prudence, thought, concern
15 strokes · 1 name reading
go-between, relationship
6 strokes · 3 name readings
flourish, prosperity, honor
9 strokes · 6 name readings
tag, paper money, counter for bonds
5 strokes · 1 name reading
becoming, resemble, counterfeit
7 strokes · 1 name reading
evening
3 strokes · 1 name reading
favor, blessing, grace
10 strokes · 8 name readings
file, row, rank
6 strokes · 1 name reading
dew, tears, expose
21 strokes · 2 name readings
slacken, loosen, relax
15 strokes · 1 name reading
weekday
18 strokes · 1 name reading
play
12 strokes · 2 name readings
mister, you, ruler
7 strokes · 1 name reading
allot, fill
6 strokes · 6 name readings
closed, shut
11 strokes · 1 name reading
thong, beginning, inception
14 strokes · 1 name reading
wrap, pack up, cover
5 strokes · 2 name readings
deer
11 strokes · 1 name reading
edge, origin, end
14 strokes · 2 name readings
fare, fee, hire
13 strokes · 1 name reading
fold, break, fracture
7 strokes · 1 name reading
How to read this directory
Jōyō and jinmeiyō labels here are derived from the KANJIDIC2 grade field for reference. Current child-name character rules should still be checked against the linked Ministry of Justice source. A kanji’s general frequency rank does not establish how popular that character is in personal names.