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.
void, emptiness, unpreparedness
11 strokes · 0 name readings
rod, stick, cane
12 strokes · 0 name readings
cold
12 strokes · 2 name readings
industriousness
7 strokes · 0 name readings
spirits, soul
15 strokes · 0 name readings
notebook, account book, album
11 strokes · 0 name readings
rebuke, admonish, charge
16 strokes · 1 name reading
wretched, disaster, cruelty
11 strokes · 0 name readings
tyrannize, oppress
9 strokes · 0 name readings
flip, turn over, wave
18 strokes · 0 name readings
marsh, lake, bog
8 strokes · 0 name readings
set, lay a foundation, install
11 strokes · 0 name readings
fertilizer, get fat, fertile
8 strokes · 3 name readings
gradually, slowly, deliberately
10 strokes · 0 name readings
sugar
16 strokes · 0 name readings
board, load (a vehicle), ride
12 strokes · 0 name readings
elder sister
8 strokes · 0 name readings
hair of the head
14 strokes · 2 name readings
busy, occupied, restless
6 strokes · 0 name readings
shield, escutcheon, pretext
9 strokes · 0 name readings
vein, pulse, hope
10 strokes · 0 name readings
waterfall, rapids, cascade
13 strokes · 1 name reading
pick up, gather, find
9 strokes · 0 name readings
rut, wheel, track
9 strokes · 0 name readings
bag, bale, sack
10 strokes · 0 name readings
disturb, prevent, hamper
7 strokes · 0 name readings
hut
16 strokes · 0 name readings
flour, powder, dust
10 strokes · 0 name readings
whale
19 strokes · 0 name readings
thread
6 strokes · 0 name readings
villa, inn, cottage
9 strokes · 1 name reading
consent, assent, agreement
15 strokes · 0 name readings
thunder, lightning bolt
13 strokes · 0 name readings
drift, float (on liquid)
14 strokes · 0 name readings
feelings, heart, yearn
16 strokes · 1 name reading
intuition, perception, check
11 strokes · 2 name readings
cotton
14 strokes · 1 name reading
plantation, planting
10 strokes · 0 name readings
genius, years old, cubic shaku
3 strokes · 0 name readings
bamboo hat, one's influence
11 strokes · 0 name readings
burdensome, pack horse, horse load
14 strokes · 0 name readings
annexed, accompany, marry
11 strokes · 2 name readings
sweat, perspire
6 strokes · 0 name readings
crown, best, peerless
9 strokes · 3 name readings
diagonal, slanting, oblique
11 strokes · 0 name readings
copper
14 strokes · 0 name readings
mirror, speculum, barrel-head
19 strokes · 3 name readings
wise, fast learner
14 strokes · 8 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.