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.
Africa, flatter, fawn upon
8 strokes · 6 name readings
cord, rope, searching
10 strokes · 0 name readings
sincerity, admonish, warn
13 strokes · 8 name readings
forget
7 strokes · 0 name readings
attack, advance on, succeed to
22 strokes · 1 name reading
snow
11 strokes · 2 name readings
writing brush, writing, painting brush
12 strokes · 1 name reading
blow, breathe, puff
7 strokes · 1 name reading
instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation
10 strokes · 6 name readings
bathe, be favored with, bask in
10 strokes · 2 name readings
haiku, actor
10 strokes · 0 name readings
juvenile, child
12 strokes · 1 name reading
treasure, wealth, valuables
8 strokes · 1 name reading
design, pattern, build
9 strokes · 2 name readings
wonder, be surprised, frightened
22 strokes · 0 name readings
hemp, flax, numb
11 strokes · 3 name readings
seal, closing
9 strokes · 0 name readings
bosom, breast, chest
10 strokes · 0 name readings
daughter, girl
10 strokes · 0 name readings
sand
9 strokes · 2 name readings
plum
7 strokes · 2 name readings
salt
13 strokes · 0 name readings
wide expanse, abundance, vigorous
10 strokes · 4 name readings
mistake, err, do wrong
14 strokes · 0 name readings
dose, medicine, drug
10 strokes · 0 name readings
rapids, current, torrent
19 strokes · 5 name readings
purport, gist, elegance
15 strokes · 0 name readings
purification, Buddhist food, room
11 strokes · 7 name readings
pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate
11 strokes · 2 name readings
hermit, wizard, cent
5 strokes · 2 name readings
consolation, amusement, seduce
15 strokes · 0 name readings
intelligent, wise, wisdom
16 strokes · 10 name readings
preface, beginning, order
7 strokes · 1 name reading
younger brother, faithful service to elders
7 strokes · 1 name reading
decameron, ten-day period, season (for specific products)
6 strokes · 0 name readings
arm, ability, talent
12 strokes · 0 name readings
concurrently, and, beforehand
10 strokes · 1 name reading
holy, saint, sage
13 strokes · 9 name readings
delicious, relish, show a liking for
6 strokes · 0 name readings
instant, namely, as is
7 strokes · 0 name readings
wash, inquire into, probe
9 strokes · 2 name readings
willow
9 strokes · 6 name readings
cottage, inn, hut
8 strokes · 2 name readings
falsehood, lie, deceive
11 strokes · 0 name readings
contrast, compare
13 strokes · 0 name readings
hegemony, supremacy, leadership
19 strokes · 1 name reading
portent, 10**12, trillion
6 strokes · 0 name readings
bed, counter for beds, floor
7 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.