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.
sunshine, yang principle, positive
12 strokes · 7 name readings
armor, high (voice), A grade
5 strokes · 4 name readings
cheerful, pleasant, agreeable
7 strokes · 1 name reading
home town, village, native place
11 strokes · 1 name reading
awe, respect, honor
12 strokes · 9 name readings
recommend, mat, advise
16 strokes · 1 name reading
neighboring
16 strokes · 1 name reading
splendor, flower, petal
10 strokes · 1 name reading
spring, fountain
9 strokes · 6 name readings
honorable, manipulate, govern
12 strokes · 1 name reading
pattern, example, model
15 strokes · 1 name reading
conceal, hide, cover
14 strokes · 2 name readings
benevolence, virtue, goodness
14 strokes · 5 name readings
philosophy, clear
10 strokes · 9 name readings
ri, village, parent's home
7 strokes · 1 name reading
explanation
11 strokes · 1 name reading
self
3 strokes · 2 name readings
laid waste, rough, rude
9 strokes · 1 name reading
gentle, peace, satisfactory
7 strokes · 1 name reading
intimidate, dignity, majesty
9 strokes · 3 name readings
overpowering, great, powerful
14 strokes · 7 name readings
delicate, minuteness, insignificance
13 strokes · 1 name reading
loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness
8 strokes · 5 name readings
tea
9 strokes · 1 name reading
lad, boy, fine young man
9 strokes · 4 name readings
sack, bag, pouch
11 strokes · 3 name readings
Africa, flatter, fawn upon
8 strokes · 6 name readings
sincerity, admonish, warn
13 strokes · 8 name readings
attack, advance on, succeed to
22 strokes · 1 name reading
snow
11 strokes · 2 name readings
writing brush, writing, painting brush
12 strokes · 1 name reading
blow, breathe, puff
7 strokes · 1 name reading
instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation
10 strokes · 6 name readings
bathe, be favored with, bask in
10 strokes · 2 name readings
juvenile, child
12 strokes · 1 name reading
treasure, wealth, valuables
8 strokes · 1 name reading
design, pattern, build
9 strokes · 2 name readings
hemp, flax, numb
11 strokes · 3 name readings
sand
9 strokes · 2 name readings
plum
7 strokes · 2 name readings
wide expanse, abundance, vigorous
10 strokes · 4 name readings
rapids, current, torrent
19 strokes · 5 name readings
purification, Buddhist food, room
11 strokes · 7 name readings
pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate
11 strokes · 2 name readings
hermit, wizard, cent
5 strokes · 2 name readings
intelligent, wise, wisdom
16 strokes · 10 name readings
preface, beginning, order
7 strokes · 1 name reading
younger brother, faithful service to elders
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.