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.
farm, field, garden
9 strokes · 2 name readings
accustomed, get used to, become experienced
14 strokes · 0 name readings
detailed, full, minute
13 strokes · 1 name reading
fur, hair, feather
4 strokes · 2 name readings
green
14 strokes · 0 name readings
revered, valuable, precious
12 strokes · 4 name readings
salute, bow, ceremony
5 strokes · 5 name readings
window, pane
11 strokes · 0 name readings
tender, weakness, gentleness
9 strokes · 1 name reading
overgrown, grow thick, be luxuriant
8 strokes · 6 name readings
sacrifice
17 strokes · 0 name readings
flag, banner, standard
14 strokes · 0 name readings
gracious, elegant, graceful
13 strokes · 8 name readings
decorate, ornament, adorn
13 strokes · 1 name reading
netting, network
14 strokes · 2 name readings
dragon, imperial
10 strokes · 1 name reading
poem, poetry
13 strokes · 0 name readings
once upon a time, antiquity, old times
8 strokes · 0 name readings
Mr., hall, mansion
13 strokes · 2 name readings
concentrated, thick, dark
16 strokes · 1 name reading
wing, plane, flank
17 strokes · 0 name readings
cow
4 strokes · 2 name readings
briar, thorn
9 strokes · 5 name readings
lagoon
15 strokes · 1 name reading
enemy, foe, opponent
15 strokes · 0 name readings
fascination, charm, bewitch
15 strokes · 0 name readings
fish
11 strokes · 1 name reading
adjusted, alike, equal
8 strokes · 4 name readings
fluid, liquid, juice
11 strokes · 0 name readings
spread, pave, sit
15 strokes · 2 name readings
hug, embrace, possess
16 strokes · 0 name readings
garment, clothes, dressing
6 strokes · 0 name readings
shoulder
8 strokes · 0 name readings
zero, spill, overflow
13 strokes · 0 name readings
acid, bitterness, sour
14 strokes · 0 name readings
elder brother, big brother
5 strokes · 3 name readings
angry, be offended
9 strokes · 0 name readings
swim
8 strokes · 0 name readings
cornerstone, foundation stone
18 strokes · 1 name reading
rot, decay, sour
14 strokes · 0 name readings
infancy, childhood
5 strokes · 2 name readings
skids, leg, undercarriage
11 strokes · 1 name reading
diamond (shape), water chestnut, rhombus
11 strokes · 0 name readings
baggage, shoulder-pole load, bear (a burden)
10 strokes · 2 name readings
tide, salt water, opportunity
15 strokes · 1 name reading
overnight stay, put up at, ride at anchor
8 strokes · 2 name readings
exhaust, use up, run out of
6 strokes · 0 name readings
counter for cupfuls, wine glass, glass
8 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.