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.
both, together, alike
10 strokes · 0 name readings
nun
5 strokes · 0 name readings
everywhere, times, widely
12 strokes · 0 name readings
world
12 strokes · 0 name readings
equilibrium, measuring rod, scale
16 strokes · 1 name reading
be amazed, disgusted, shocked
7 strokes · 0 name readings
send forth fragrance, fragrant, be scented
16 strokes · 9 name readings
tile, gram
5 strokes · 0 name readings
game-hunting, shooting, game
11 strokes · 0 name readings
sheep
6 strokes · 1 name reading
depression, cave in, sink
14 strokes · 0 name readings
goodwill, article, section
12 strokes · 1 name reading
review, inspection, revision
15 strokes · 0 name readings
sparrow
11 strokes · 1 name reading
spy
11 strokes · 0 name readings
daring, brave, bold
12 strokes · 0 name readings
field, farm, garden
10 strokes · 1 name reading
womb, uterus
9 strokes · 0 name readings
fermentation
14 strokes · 0 name readings
aroused, resent, be indignant
15 strokes · 0 name readings
pork, pig
11 strokes · 0 name readings
intercept, interrupt, obstruct
14 strokes · 0 name readings
front door, title page, front page
12 strokes · 0 name readings
sulphur
12 strokes · 0 name readings
pardon, forgiveness
11 strokes · 0 name readings
pinch, between
9 strokes · 0 name readings
bubbles, foam, suds
8 strokes · 0 name readings
congratulations
13 strokes · 3 name readings
or again, furthermore, on the other hand
2 strokes · 1 name reading
spinning
10 strokes · 0 name readings
regret, bear a grudge, resentment
9 strokes · 0 name readings
aid, help, assist
7 strokes · 0 name readings
frolic, play, sport
15 strokes · 0 name readings
five, five-man squad, file
6 strokes · 2 name readings
mourning, abhor, detestable
7 strokes · 1 name reading
voiced, uncleanness, wrong
16 strokes · 1 name reading
run, bustle
8 strokes · 0 name readings
Big Dipper, ten sho (vol), sake dipper
4 strokes · 1 name reading
orchid, Holland
19 strokes · 2 name readings
bullrush, flag, cattail
13 strokes · 0 name readings
swift, fast
6 strokes · 0 name readings
resemblance
7 strokes · 0 name readings
bowl, rice tub, pot
13 strokes · 0 name readings
decay, rot, remain in seclusion
6 strokes · 1 name reading
husk, nut shell
11 strokes · 0 name readings
enjoy, receive, undergo
8 strokes · 4 name readings
Qin dynasty, name given to naturalized foreigners
10 strokes · 3 name readings
miscanthus reed
8 strokes · 2 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.