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.
concurrently, and, beforehand
10 strokes · 1 name reading
holy, saint, sage
13 strokes · 9 name readings
wash, inquire into, probe
9 strokes · 2 name readings
willow
9 strokes · 6 name readings
cottage, inn, hut
8 strokes · 2 name readings
hegemony, supremacy, leadership
19 strokes · 1 name reading
farm, field, garden
9 strokes · 2 name readings
detailed, full, minute
13 strokes · 1 name reading
fur, hair, feather
4 strokes · 2 name readings
revered, valuable, precious
12 strokes · 4 name readings
salute, bow, ceremony
5 strokes · 5 name readings
tender, weakness, gentleness
9 strokes · 1 name reading
overgrown, grow thick, be luxuriant
8 strokes · 6 name readings
gracious, elegant, graceful
13 strokes · 8 name readings
decorate, ornament, adorn
13 strokes · 1 name reading
netting, network
14 strokes · 2 name readings
dragon, imperial
10 strokes · 1 name reading
Mr., hall, mansion
13 strokes · 2 name readings
concentrated, thick, dark
16 strokes · 1 name reading
cow
4 strokes · 2 name readings
briar, thorn
9 strokes · 5 name readings
lagoon
15 strokes · 1 name reading
fish
11 strokes · 1 name reading
adjusted, alike, equal
8 strokes · 4 name readings
spread, pave, sit
15 strokes · 2 name readings
elder brother, big brother
5 strokes · 3 name readings
cornerstone, foundation stone
18 strokes · 1 name reading
infancy, childhood
5 strokes · 2 name readings
skids, leg, undercarriage
11 strokes · 1 name reading
baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden)
10 strokes · 2 name readings
tide, salt water, opportunity
15 strokes · 1 name reading
overnight stay, put up at, ride at anchor
8 strokes · 2 name readings
cherry
10 strokes · 2 name readings
slippery, slide, slip
13 strokes · 2 name readings
yellow
11 strokes · 2 name readings
shine
13 strokes · 2 name readings
inflammation, flame, blaze
8 strokes · 1 name reading
phrase, clause, sentence
5 strokes · 1 name reading
longevity, congratulations, one's natural life
7 strokes · 13 name readings
sweet, coax, pamper
5 strokes · 1 name reading
retainer, subject
7 strokes · 5 name readings
coloring, paint, makeup
11 strokes · 4 name readings
shallow, superficial, frivolous
9 strokes · 2 name readings
sweep, brush
11 strokes · 1 name reading
cloud
12 strokes · 3 name readings
dig, delve, excavate
11 strokes · 1 name reading
radiance, shine, sparkle
15 strokes · 6 name readings
all, everything
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.