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.
cherry
10 strokes · 2 name readings
slippery, slide, slip
13 strokes · 2 name readings
orphan, alone
9 strokes · 0 name readings
yellow
11 strokes · 2 name readings
shine
13 strokes · 2 name readings
inflammation, flame, blaze
8 strokes · 1 name reading
phrase, clause, sentence
5 strokes · 1 name reading
longevity, congratulations, one's natural life
7 strokes · 13 name readings
steel
16 strokes · 0 name readings
stubborn, foolish, firmly
13 strokes · 0 name readings
sweet, coax, pamper
5 strokes · 1 name reading
retainer, subject
7 strokes · 5 name readings
chain, irons, connection
18 strokes · 0 name readings
coloring, paint, makeup
11 strokes · 4 name readings
chafe, rub, polish
15 strokes · 0 name readings
shallow, superficial, frivolous
9 strokes · 2 name readings
encourage, be diligent, inspire
7 strokes · 0 name readings
sweep, brush
11 strokes · 1 name reading
cloud
12 strokes · 3 name readings
dig, delve, excavate
11 strokes · 1 name reading
vertical, length, height
16 strokes · 0 name readings
radiance, shine, sparkle
15 strokes · 6 name readings
amass, raise, hoard
13 strokes · 0 name readings
axis, pivot, stem
12 strokes · 0 name readings
patrol, go around, circumference
6 strokes · 0 name readings
earnings, work, earn money
15 strokes · 0 name readings
wink, blink, twinkle
18 strokes · 0 name readings
discard, throw away, abandon
11 strokes · 0 name readings
all, everything
9 strokes · 1 name reading
cannon, gun
10 strokes · 1 name reading
sink, be submerged, subside
7 strokes · 1 name reading
boast, be proud, pride
13 strokes · 0 name readings
animal sacrifice, offering
9 strokes · 0 name readings
regularity, salary, order
10 strokes · 2 name readings
sovereign, the emperor, god
9 strokes · 0 name readings
wide, large
7 strokes · 3 name readings
tempt, seduce, instigate
10 strokes · 0 name readings
chirp, cry, bark
14 strokes · 2 name readings
peaceful, calm, peace
10 strokes · 8 name readings
slap, strike, hit
15 strokes · 0 name readings
frozen, congeal, refrigerate
10 strokes · 1 name reading
ditch, moat, canal
11 strokes · 1 name reading
abdomen, belly, stomach
13 strokes · 0 name readings
chrysanthemum
11 strokes · 0 name readings
strangle, constrict, wring
12 strokes · 0 name readings
milk, breasts
8 strokes · 0 name readings
smoke
13 strokes · 1 name reading
affinity, relation, connection
15 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.