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.
nourishing, more & more, be luxuriant
12 strokes · 3 name readings
phantasm, vision, dream
4 strokes · 0 name readings
princess
10 strokes · 0 name readings
vow, swear, pledge
14 strokes · 0 name readings
till, plow, cultivate
10 strokes · 1 name reading
grasp, faggot, bunch
7 strokes · 1 name reading
tread, step on, trample
13 strokes · 0 name readings
display, offer, present
7 strokes · 0 name readings
alienate, rough, neglect
12 strokes · 0 name readings
face-up, look up, depend
6 strokes · 0 name readings
dull, slow, foolish
12 strokes · 0 name readings
shame, dishonor
10 strokes · 0 name readings
sturdy, strength
10 strokes · 11 name readings
rapidly
10 strokes · 0 name readings
subjugate, attack the rebellious, collect taxes
8 strokes · 5 name readings
smash, break, crush
9 strokes · 0 name readings
song, sing, ballad
16 strokes · 0 name readings
marry into, bride
13 strokes · 0 name readings
self-effacing, humble oneself, condescend
17 strokes · 2 name readings
empress, queen, after
6 strokes · 0 name readings
crotch, thigh, groin
9 strokes · 1 name reading
germ, fungus, bacteria
11 strokes · 0 name readings
sickle, scythe, trick
18 strokes · 2 name readings
nest, rookery, hive
11 strokes · 0 name readings
mud, mire, adhere to
8 strokes · 1 name reading
harp, koto
12 strokes · 0 name readings
squad, corps, unit
10 strokes · 0 name readings
abyss, edge, deep pool
12 strokes · 0 name readings
shelf, ledge, rack
12 strokes · 0 name readings
undefiled, pure, clean
15 strokes · 2 name readings
superintend, manager, rule
10 strokes · 1 name reading
loneliness, quietly, mellow
11 strokes · 0 name readings
sign of the dragon, 7-9AM, fifth sign of Chinese zodiac
7 strokes · 3 name readings
corner, nook
12 strokes · 0 name readings
accidentally, even number, couple
11 strokes · 0 name readings
be hazy, grow dim, blurred
17 strokes · 0 name readings
prostrated, bend down, bow
6 strokes · 2 name readings
lamp, a light, light
6 strokes · 0 name readings
oak, cypress
9 strokes · 2 name readings
spicy, bitter, hot
7 strokes · 0 name readings
grind, polish, scour
16 strokes · 1 name reading
Go
13 strokes · 0 name readings
vulgar, customs, manners
9 strokes · 0 name readings
vague, obscure, desert
13 strokes · 0 name readings
wicked, injustice, wrong
8 strokes · 0 name readings
sparkle, clear, crystal
12 strokes · 5 name readings
crossing, crossroad, street corners
5 strokes · 0 name readings
barley, wheat
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.