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.
the following, next
11 strokes · 0 name readings
sunshine, yang principle, positive
12 strokes · 7 name readings
armor, high (voice), A grade
5 strokes · 4 name readings
cheerful, pleasant, agreeable
7 strokes · 1 name reading
straw rope, cord
15 strokes · 0 name readings
one-sided, leaf, sheet
4 strokes · 0 name readings
home town, village, native place
11 strokes · 1 name reading
awe, respect, honor
12 strokes · 9 name readings
swing, shake, sway
12 strokes · 0 name readings
recommend, mat, advise
16 strokes · 1 name reading
neighboring
16 strokes · 1 name reading
splendor, flower, petal
10 strokes · 1 name reading
spring, fountain
9 strokes · 6 name readings
honorable, manipulate, govern
12 strokes · 1 name reading
pattern, example, model
15 strokes · 1 name reading
conceal, hide, cover
14 strokes · 2 name readings
winter
5 strokes · 0 name readings
benevolence, virtue, goodness
14 strokes · 5 name readings
pelt, skin, hide
5 strokes · 0 name readings
philosophy, clear
10 strokes · 9 name readings
fishing, fishery
14 strokes · 0 name readings
cedar, cryptomeria
7 strokes · 0 name readings
ri, village, parent's home
7 strokes · 1 name reading
explanation
11 strokes · 1 name reading
self
3 strokes · 2 name readings
laid waste, rough, rude
9 strokes · 1 name reading
savings, store, lay in
12 strokes · 0 name readings
stiff, hard
12 strokes · 0 name readings
gentle, peace, satisfactory
7 strokes · 1 name reading
intimidate, dignity, majesty
9 strokes · 3 name readings
overpowering, great, powerful
14 strokes · 7 name readings
bear
14 strokes · 0 name readings
tooth, cog
12 strokes · 0 name readings
delicate, minuteness, insignificance
13 strokes · 1 name reading
bury, be filled up, embedded
10 strokes · 0 name readings
loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness
8 strokes · 5 name readings
godown, warehouse, storehouse
10 strokes · 0 name readings
daytime, noon
9 strokes · 0 name readings
tea
9 strokes · 1 name reading
lad, boy, fine young man
9 strokes · 4 name readings
liver, pluck, nerve
7 strokes · 0 name readings
pillar, post, cylinder
9 strokes · 0 name readings
yell, cry, call
12 strokes · 0 name readings
run alongside, follow along, run along
8 strokes · 0 name readings
exquisite, strange, queer
7 strokes · 0 name readings
chant, recite, call upon
11 strokes · 0 name readings
ritual, offer prayers, celebrate
11 strokes · 0 name readings
sack, bag, pouch
11 strokes · 3 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.