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.
specimen, take warning from, learn from
23 strokes · 2 name readings
domesticate, raise, keep
13 strokes · 1 name reading
inscription, signature (of artisan)
14 strokes · 3 name readings
pointed, sharpness, edge
15 strokes · 1 name reading
ardent, violent, vehement
10 strokes · 1 name reading
inquire, fathom, look for
12 strokes · 2 name readings
bough, branch, twig
8 strokes · 2 name readings
rust-colored, red, red lead
4 strokes · 3 name readings
disclose, open, say
11 strokes · 6 name readings
to be (classical)
3 strokes · 1 name reading
hill, knoll
5 strokes · 1 name reading
mysterious, occultness, black
5 strokes · 3 name readings
shop, store, pave
15 strokes · 1 name reading
rising sun, morning sun
6 strokes · 4 name readings
grace, kindness, goodness
10 strokes · 1 name reading
journey, travel, chase away
8 strokes · 1 name reading
beans, pea, midget
7 strokes · 2 name readings
branch off, fork in road, scene
7 strokes · 2 name readings
yield, bend, flinch
8 strokes · 1 name reading
courts, imperial court, government office
7 strokes · 1 name reading
brocade, fine dress, honors
16 strokes · 3 name readings
seashore, beach
17 strokes · 2 name readings
exhort, urge, encourage
13 strokes · 1 name reading
younger sister
8 strokes · 3 name readings
gall bladder, courage, pluck
9 strokes · 2 name readings
icicle, ice, hail
5 strokes · 1 name reading
cold
12 strokes · 2 name readings
rebuke, admonish, charge
16 strokes · 1 name reading
fertilizer, get fat, fertile
8 strokes · 3 name readings
hair of the head
14 strokes · 2 name readings
waterfall, rapids, cascade
13 strokes · 1 name reading
villa, inn, cottage
9 strokes · 1 name reading
feelings, heart, yearn
16 strokes · 1 name reading
intuition, perception, check
11 strokes · 2 name readings
cotton
14 strokes · 1 name reading
annexed, accompany, marry
11 strokes · 2 name readings
crown, best, peerless
9 strokes · 3 name readings
mirror, speculum, barrel-head
19 strokes · 3 name readings
wise, fast learner
14 strokes · 8 name readings
wandering, waves, billows
10 strokes · 2 name readings
Asia, rank next, come after
7 strokes · 3 name readings
meritorious deed, merit
15 strokes · 1 name reading
purple, violet
12 strokes · 2 name readings
family crest, figures
10 strokes · 1 name reading
clear (the land), open, break up (land)
8 strokes · 2 name readings
bottle, vial, jar
11 strokes · 2 name readings
an ancient musical instrument
12 strokes · 2 name readings
esteem, furthermore, still
8 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.