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.
shrink, contract, shrivel
17 strokes · 0 name readings
send back, return
16 strokes · 0 name readings
sheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets
8 strokes · 1 name reading
belong, genus, subordinate official
12 strokes · 2 name readings
laugh
10 strokes · 1 name reading
mutually, reciprocally, together
4 strokes · 0 name readings
prudence, thought, concern
15 strokes · 1 name reading
mail, stagecoach stop
11 strokes · 0 name readings
bundle, sheaf, ream
7 strokes · 0 name readings
go-between, relationship
6 strokes · 3 name readings
flourish, prosperity, honor
9 strokes · 6 name readings
tag, paper money, counter for bonds
5 strokes · 1 name reading
frame, framework, spindle
8 strokes · 0 name readings
becoming, resemble, counterfeit
7 strokes · 1 name reading
evening
3 strokes · 1 name reading
favor, blessing, grace
10 strokes · 8 name readings
plank, board, plate
8 strokes · 0 name readings
file, row, rank
6 strokes · 1 name reading
dew, tears, expose
21 strokes · 2 name readings
open sea, offing, rise high into sky
7 strokes · 0 name readings
grope, search, look for
11 strokes · 0 name readings
escape, flee, shirk
9 strokes · 0 name readings
borrow, rent
10 strokes · 0 name readings
slacken, loosen, relax
15 strokes · 1 name reading
demand, request, need
14 strokes · 0 name readings
skeleton, bone, remains
10 strokes · 0 name readings
shoot, shine into, onto
10 strokes · 0 name readings
lean, incline, tilt
13 strokes · 0 name readings
deliver, reach, arrive
8 strokes · 0 name readings
weekday
18 strokes · 1 name reading
play
12 strokes · 2 name readings
astray, be perplexed, in doubt
9 strokes · 0 name readings
dream, vision, illusion
13 strokes · 0 name readings
scroll, volume, book
9 strokes · 0 name readings
brandish, wave, wag
12 strokes · 0 name readings
mister, you, ruler
7 strokes · 1 name reading
burn, blaze, glow
16 strokes · 0 name readings
allot, fill
6 strokes · 6 name readings
rain
8 strokes · 0 name readings
closed, shut
11 strokes · 1 name reading
thong, beginning, inception
14 strokes · 1 name reading
tracks, mark, print
13 strokes · 0 name readings
wrap, pack up, cover
5 strokes · 2 name readings
tribute, support, finance
10 strokes · 0 name readings
deer
11 strokes · 1 name reading
weak, frail
10 strokes · 0 name readings
edge, origin, end
14 strokes · 2 name readings
fare, fee, hire
13 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.