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.
introduce, inherit, help
11 strokes · 1 name reading
grass, weeds, herbs
9 strokes · 2 name readings
penetrate, clear, pierce
15 strokes · 4 name readings
precious, value, prize
12 strokes · 5 name readings
evening, twilight, season's end
14 strokes · 3 name readings
exchange, spare, substitute
12 strokes · 1 name reading
bake, burning
12 strokes · 2 name readings
defer, turnover, transfer
20 strokes · 1 name reading
appellation, praise, admire
10 strokes · 1 name reading
settlement, obtain, reap
10 strokes · 2 name readings
timber, trees, wood
16 strokes · 9 name readings
badge, chapter, composition
11 strokes · 4 name readings
rhythm, law, regulation
9 strokes · 2 name readings
climax, arrive, proceed
6 strokes · 4 name readings
religion, sect, denomination
8 strokes · 11 name readings
humility, be careful, discreet
13 strokes · 4 name readings
wisdom, intellect, reason
12 strokes · 13 name readings
illuminate, shine, compare
13 strokes · 2 name readings
mid-air, air, space
8 strokes · 2 name readings
sake, alcohol
10 strokes · 3 name readings
sagacious, genius, excellence
9 strokes · 2 name readings
flock, group, crowd
13 strokes · 5 name readings
maneuver, manipulate, operate
16 strokes · 2 name readings
heart, interior
12 strokes · 5 name readings
packed, close, pressed
13 strokes · 2 name readings
clear up
12 strokes · 2 name readings
hang, suspend, depend
11 strokes · 1 name reading
apologize, thank, refuse
17 strokes · 2 name readings
pair, set, comparison
4 strokes · 1 name reading
filial piety, child's respect
7 strokes · 4 name readings
transparent, permeate, filter
10 strokes · 1 name reading
haven, port, harbor
9 strokes · 3 name readings
rice plant
14 strokes · 4 name readings
bird, chicken
11 strokes · 3 name readings
genuine, purity, innocence
10 strokes · 5 name readings
just so, this, right
9 strokes · 5 name readings
meal, boiled rice
12 strokes · 4 name readings
repudiate, exclude, expel
11 strokes · 1 name reading
abundant, rich, fertile
12 strokes · 7 name readings
strict, hard, solid
12 strokes · 1 name reading
turf, lawn
6 strokes · 2 name readings
code, ceremony, law
8 strokes · 3 name readings
congratulations, joy
12 strokes · 4 name readings
look back, review, examine oneself
21 strokes · 2 name readings
vast, broad, wide
5 strokes · 6 name readings
reputation, praise, honor
13 strokes · 6 name readings
delight, joy
15 strokes · 1 name reading
play music, speak to a ruler, complete
9 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.