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.
boat, ship
6 strokes · 0 name readings
shellfish
7 strokes · 0 name readings
vermilion, cinnabar, scarlet
6 strokes · 4 name readings
whirlpool, eddy, vortex
12 strokes · 0 name readings
sire, good belt, gentleman
11 strokes · 1 name reading
hinge, pivot, door
8 strokes · 0 name readings
forge, discipline, train
17 strokes · 1 name reading
sword, saber, knife
2 strokes · 4 name readings
drum, beat, rouse
13 strokes · 0 name readings
naked, nude, uncovered
13 strokes · 0 name readings
wild duck, easy mark
16 strokes · 0 name readings
token, sign, mark
11 strokes · 0 name readings
furthermore, still, yet
12 strokes · 0 name readings
clod, lump, chunk
13 strokes · 0 name readings
rotation, go around
11 strokes · 2 name readings
bow, bow (archery, violin)
3 strokes · 2 name readings
cash, bad habit, humble prefix
15 strokes · 1 name reading
fan, folding fan
10 strokes · 2 name readings
armpit, the other way, another place
10 strokes · 0 name readings
intestines, guts, bowels
13 strokes · 0 name readings
vat, tub, tank
15 strokes · 0 name readings
pot, pan, kettle
17 strokes · 0 name readings
mercy
13 strokes · 4 name readings
dish, a helping, plate
5 strokes · 0 name readings
agreement, consent, comply with
8 strokes · 0 name readings
water pipe, gutter, downspout
14 strokes · 4 name readings
willow
13 strokes · 1 name reading
fell, strike, attack
6 strokes · 0 name readings
a good horse, speed, a fast person
17 strokes · 4 name readings
pickling, soak, moisten
14 strokes · 0 name readings
twist, ask, investigate
9 strokes · 0 name readings
clear, help
9 strokes · 8 name readings
tomb, mound
15 strokes · 0 name readings
two-mat area, approx. thirty-six sq ft
8 strokes · 0 name readings
dark blue, navy
11 strokes · 0 name readings
I, my, our
7 strokes · 2 name readings
camellia
13 strokes · 1 name reading
tongue, reed, clapper
6 strokes · 0 name readings
gauze, thin silk, Rome
19 strokes · 0 name readings
boy, priest's residence, priest
7 strokes · 0 name readings
gorge, ravine
9 strokes · 2 name readings
rin, 1/10 sen, 1/10 bu
9 strokes · 0 name readings
summit, peak
10 strokes · 2 name readings
square jewel, corner, angle
6 strokes · 6 name readings
brew, cause
20 strokes · 0 name readings
lotus
13 strokes · 0 name readings
condolences, mourning, funeral
4 strokes · 0 name readings
the latter, duplicate, strange
1 stroke · 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.