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.
cannon, gun
10 strokes · 1 name reading
sink, be submerged, subside
7 strokes · 1 name reading
regularity, salary, order
10 strokes · 2 name readings
wide, large
7 strokes · 3 name readings
chirp, cry, bark
14 strokes · 2 name readings
peaceful, calm, peace
10 strokes · 8 name readings
frozen, congeal, refrigerate
10 strokes · 1 name reading
ditch, moat, canal
11 strokes · 1 name reading
smoke
13 strokes · 1 name reading
solely, only, merely
11 strokes · 1 name reading
-proof, enduring
9 strokes · 1 name reading
crimson, deep red
9 strokes · 2 name readings
jubilation, congratulate, rejoice
15 strokes · 7 name readings
fierce, rave, rush
11 strokes · 3 name readings
perfume, balmy, favorable
7 strokes · 7 name readings
loins, hips, waist
13 strokes · 1 name reading
patent, clear
14 strokes · 2 name readings
constancy, always
9 strokes · 3 name readings
sleep, die, sleepy
10 strokes · 1 name reading
raise, elevate, hoist
12 strokes · 1 name reading
of, this
3 strokes · 9 name readings
courage, cheer up, be in high spirits
9 strokes · 2 name readings
ethics, companion
10 strokes · 5 name readings
exhibit, state, relate
11 strokes · 1 name reading
vegetable, side dish, greens
11 strokes · 1 name reading
ear
6 strokes · 1 name reading
rare, curious, strange
9 strokes · 1 name reading
pear tree
11 strokes · 1 name reading
humanity, virtue, benevolence
4 strokes · 14 name readings
overcome, kindly, skillfully
7 strokes · 3 name readings
point, peak, mountain
8 strokes · 3 name readings
ought, by all means, necessarily
12 strokes · 2 name readings
lake
12 strokes · 2 name readings
cramped, narrow, contract
9 strokes · 1 name reading
eminent, table, desk
8 strokes · 3 name readings
dry, parch, ebb
3 strokes · 1 name reading
insect, bug, temper
6 strokes · 1 name reading
tortoise, turtle
11 strokes · 2 name readings
breed, care for, shepherd
8 strokes · 3 name readings
augment, increase, multiply
12 strokes · 3 name readings
hole, aperture, slit
5 strokes · 3 name readings
crane, stork
21 strokes · 5 name readings
prosperous, bright, clear
8 strokes · 8 name readings
length, ten shaku, measure
3 strokes · 2 name readings
tolerant, leniency, generosity
13 strokes · 7 name readings
grandchild, descendants
10 strokes · 1 name reading
upright, chastity, constancy
9 strokes · 3 name readings
peaceful
13 strokes · 6 name readings
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.