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.
fold, break, fracture
7 strokes · 1 name reading
introduce, inherit, help
11 strokes · 1 name reading
county, district
10 strokes · 0 name readings
join, get together, unite
8 strokes · 0 name readings
grass, weeds, herbs
9 strokes · 2 name readings
penetrate, clear, pierce
15 strokes · 4 name readings
drink, smoke, take
12 strokes · 0 name readings
precious, value, prize
12 strokes · 5 name readings
cape, spit, promontory
11 strokes · 0 name readings
collide, brunt, highway
15 strokes · 0 name readings
char, hurry, impatient
12 strokes · 0 name readings
employ, hire
12 strokes · 0 name readings
bay, creek, inlet
10 strokes · 0 name readings
evening, twilight, season's end
14 strokes · 3 name readings
exchange, spare, substitute
12 strokes · 1 name reading
chop, divide, tear
8 strokes · 0 name readings
deposit, custody, leave with
13 strokes · 0 name readings
bake, burning
12 strokes · 2 name readings
simplicity, brevity
18 strokes · 0 name readings
defer, turnover, transfer
20 strokes · 1 name reading
appellation, praise, admire
10 strokes · 1 name reading
meat
6 strokes · 0 name readings
settlement, obtain, reap
10 strokes · 2 name readings
timber, trees, wood
16 strokes · 9 name readings
challenge, contend for, make love to
9 strokes · 0 name readings
badge, chapter, composition
11 strokes · 4 name readings
entrails, viscera, bowels
19 strokes · 0 name readings
rhythm, law, regulation
9 strokes · 2 name readings
entice, lead, tempt
14 strokes · 0 name readings
lend
12 strokes · 0 name readings
climax, arrive, proceed
6 strokes · 4 name readings
religion, sect, denomination
8 strokes · 11 name readings
humility, be careful, discreet
13 strokes · 4 name readings
withdraw, draw in, hold back
11 strokes · 0 name readings
wisdom, intellect, reason
12 strokes · 13 name readings
grip, hold, mould sushi
12 strokes · 0 name readings
illuminate, shine, compare
13 strokes · 2 name readings
mid-air, air, space
8 strokes · 2 name readings
sake, alcohol
10 strokes · 3 name readings
sagacious, genius, excellence
9 strokes · 2 name readings
coin, .01 yen, money
14 strokes · 0 name readings
dilute, thin, weak (tea)
16 strokes · 0 name readings
public chamber, hall
11 strokes · 0 name readings
astringent, hesitate, reluctant
11 strokes · 0 name readings
flock, group, crowd
13 strokes · 5 name readings
gun, arms
14 strokes · 0 name readings
grieve, sad, deplore
12 strokes · 0 name readings
maneuver, manipulate, operate
16 strokes · 2 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.