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.
solely, only, merely
11 strokes · 1 name reading
dart, arrow
5 strokes · 0 name readings
-proof, enduring
9 strokes · 1 name reading
romance, in love, yearn for
10 strokes · 0 name readings
leak, escape, time
14 strokes · 0 name readings
crimson, deep red
9 strokes · 2 name readings
jubilation, congratulate, rejoice
15 strokes · 7 name readings
fierce, rave, rush
11 strokes · 3 name readings
perfume, balmy, favorable
7 strokes · 7 name readings
outskirts, suburbs, rural area
9 strokes · 0 name readings
sabre, sword, blade
10 strokes · 0 name readings
loins, hips, waist
13 strokes · 1 name reading
charcoal, coal
9 strokes · 0 name readings
jump, dance, leap
14 strokes · 0 name readings
canopy, awning, hood
13 strokes · 0 name readings
patent, clear
14 strokes · 2 name readings
chess piece, Japanese chess, shogi
12 strokes · 0 name readings
street, ward, town
2 strokes · 0 name readings
tome, counter for books, volume
5 strokes · 0 name readings
constancy, always
9 strokes · 3 name readings
sleep, die, sleepy
10 strokes · 1 name reading
raise, elevate, hoist
12 strokes · 1 name reading
risk, face, defy
9 strokes · 0 name readings
of, this
3 strokes · 9 name readings
courage, cheer up, be in high spirits
9 strokes · 2 name readings
formerly, once, before
11 strokes · 0 name readings
contraption, fetter, machine
11 strokes · 0 name readings
ethics, companion
10 strokes · 5 name readings
exhibit, state, relate
11 strokes · 1 name reading
recollection, think, remember
16 strokes · 0 name readings
dreadful, be frightened, fearful
8 strokes · 0 name readings
dog
4 strokes · 0 name readings
vegetable, side dish, greens
11 strokes · 1 name reading
ear
6 strokes · 1 name reading
submerge, conceal, hide
15 strokes · 0 name readings
rare, curious, strange
9 strokes · 1 name reading
pear tree
11 strokes · 1 name reading
humanity, virtue, benevolence
4 strokes · 14 name readings
overcome, kindly, skillfully
7 strokes · 3 name readings
point, peak, mountain
8 strokes · 3 name readings
outline, condition, approximation
14 strokes · 0 name readings
arrest, seize, concerned
8 strokes · 0 name readings
grave, tomb
13 strokes · 0 name readings
silence, become silent, stop speaking
15 strokes · 0 name readings
ought, by all means, necessarily
12 strokes · 2 name readings
partial, side, left-side radical
11 strokes · 0 name readings
atmosphere, fog
12 strokes · 0 name readings
egg, ovum, spawn
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.