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.
portable, carry (in hand), armed with
13 strokes · 0 name readings
heart, interior
12 strokes · 5 name readings
checkup, seeing, diagnose
12 strokes · 0 name readings
packed, close, pressed
13 strokes · 2 name readings
consign, requesting, entrusting with
10 strokes · 0 name readings
clear up
12 strokes · 2 name readings
snapshot, take pictures
15 strokes · 0 name readings
nativity, be born, declension
15 strokes · 0 name readings
fasten, tie up, arrest
9 strokes · 0 name readings
hang, suspend, depend
11 strokes · 1 name reading
apologize, thank, refuse
17 strokes · 2 name readings
pair, set, comparison
4 strokes · 1 name reading
filial piety, child's respect
7 strokes · 4 name readings
thorn, pierce, stab
8 strokes · 0 name readings
arrival, proceed, reach
8 strokes · 0 name readings
drive, run, gallop
14 strokes · 0 name readings
lie down, sleep, rest
13 strokes · 0 name readings
transparent, permeate, filter
10 strokes · 1 name reading
haven, port, harbor
9 strokes · 3 name readings
wall, lining (stomach), fence
16 strokes · 0 name readings
rice plant
14 strokes · 4 name readings
sham, temporary, interim
6 strokes · 0 name readings
darkness, disappear, shade
13 strokes · 0 name readings
split, rend, tear
12 strokes · 0 name readings
bird, chicken
11 strokes · 3 name readings
genuine, purity, innocence
10 strokes · 5 name readings
just so, this, right
9 strokes · 5 name readings
meal, boiled rice
12 strokes · 4 name readings
repudiate, exclude, expel
11 strokes · 1 name reading
abundant, rich, fertile
12 strokes · 7 name readings
strict, hard, solid
12 strokes · 1 name reading
translate, reason, circumstance
11 strokes · 0 name readings
steal, rob, pilfer
11 strokes · 0 name readings
turf, lawn
6 strokes · 2 name readings
hawser, class (genus), rope
14 strokes · 0 name readings
suck, imbibe, inhale
6 strokes · 0 name readings
code, ceremony, law
8 strokes · 3 name readings
congratulations, joy
12 strokes · 4 name readings
handle, entertain, thresh
6 strokes · 0 name readings
look back, review, examine oneself
21 strokes · 2 name readings
vast, broad, wide
5 strokes · 6 name readings
watch over, see
9 strokes · 0 name readings
commandment
7 strokes · 0 name readings
reputation, praise, honor
13 strokes · 6 name readings
delight, joy
15 strokes · 1 name reading
play music, speak to a ruler, complete
9 strokes · 1 name reading
persuade, recommend, advise
13 strokes · 0 name readings
boisterous, make noise, clamor
18 strokes · 0 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.