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.
lake
12 strokes · 2 name readings
cramped, narrow, contract
9 strokes · 1 name reading
eminent, table, desk
8 strokes · 3 name readings
dry, parch, ebb
3 strokes · 1 name reading
place on the head, receive, top of head
11 strokes · 0 name readings
insect, bug, temper
6 strokes · 1 name reading
tortoise, turtle
11 strokes · 2 name readings
provisions, food, bread
18 strokes · 0 name readings
sculling oar
11 strokes · 0 name readings
hot water, bath, hot spring
12 strokes · 0 name readings
box, chest, case
15 strokes · 0 name readings
register, record book
19 strokes · 0 name readings
hearth, furnace, kiln
8 strokes · 0 name readings
breed, care for, shepherd
8 strokes · 3 name readings
particularly, especially, exceptionally
10 strokes · 0 name readings
augment, increase, multiply
12 strokes · 3 name readings
warship
21 strokes · 0 name readings
melt, dissolve, thaw
13 strokes · 0 name readings
comrade, fellow, people
15 strokes · 0 name readings
hole, aperture, slit
5 strokes · 3 name readings
strange, strangeness, curiosity
8 strokes · 0 name readings
ridicule, laziness
14 strokes · 0 name readings
crane, stork
21 strokes · 5 name readings
conspire, cheat, impose on
16 strokes · 0 name readings
warmth
13 strokes · 0 name readings
prosperous, bright, clear
8 strokes · 8 name readings
clap, beat (music)
8 strokes · 0 name readings
length, ten shaku, measure
3 strokes · 2 name readings
mineral, ore
13 strokes · 0 name readings
tolerant, leniency, generosity
13 strokes · 7 name readings
capsize, cover, shade
18 strokes · 0 name readings
cry, weep, moan
8 strokes · 0 name readings
tears, sympathy
10 strokes · 0 name readings
isolate, alternate, distance
13 strokes · 0 name readings
clean, purify, cleanse
9 strokes · 0 name readings
equal, head, counter for small animals
4 strokes · 0 name readings
grandchild, descendants
10 strokes · 1 name reading
upright, chastity, constancy
9 strokes · 3 name readings
peaceful
13 strokes · 6 name readings
specimen, take warning from, learn from
23 strokes · 2 name readings
domesticate, raise, keep
13 strokes · 1 name reading
shade, yin, negative
11 strokes · 0 name readings
inscription, signature (of artisan)
14 strokes · 3 name readings
pointed, sharpness, edge
15 strokes · 1 name reading
follow, though, notwithstanding
12 strokes · 0 name readings
ardent, violent, vehement
10 strokes · 1 name reading
inquire, fathom, look for
12 strokes · 2 name readings
edge
11 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.