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.
kite, (kokuji)
5 strokes · 0 name readings
cormorant
18 strokes · 0 name readings
hermitage, retreat
11 strokes · 3 name readings
small low table, tray
16 strokes · 2 name readings
mosquito
10 strokes · 0 name readings
hollyhock
12 strokes · 2 name readings
seaweed, duckweed
19 strokes · 0 name readings
ten thousand, 10,000
12 strokes · 4 name readings
fief, allowance, pension
12 strokes · 2 name readings
chief, beginning
8 strokes · 7 name readings
wild goose
15 strokes · 0 name readings
wolf
10 strokes · 0 name readings
spell, curse, charm
8 strokes · 0 name readings
beheading, kill, murder
11 strokes · 0 name readings
be pointed, sharp, taper
6 strokes · 0 name readings
take pleasure in, play instrument
15 strokes · 0 name readings
peak
17 strokes · 1 name reading
high, far
8 strokes · 4 name readings
you, lord, secretary
12 strokes · 0 name readings
spit, skewer
7 strokes · 0 name readings
stop, halt, previously
3 strokes · 1 name reading
menacing, dignity, majesty
17 strokes · 0 name readings
sign of the snake or serpent, 9-11AM, sixth sign of Chinese zodiac
3 strokes · 0 name readings
convex, beetle brow, uneven
5 strokes · 0 name readings
stretch
14 strokes · 10 name readings
millet
12 strokes · 3 name readings
swallow (bird)
16 strokes · 0 name readings
rhyme, elegance, tone
19 strokes · 0 name readings
compose, spell, write
14 strokes · 0 name readings
clay
11 strokes · 0 name readings
frost
17 strokes · 0 name readings
mochi rice cake
14 strokes · 0 name readings
foolish, Russia
15 strokes · 0 name readings
nitrate, saltpeter
12 strokes · 0 name readings
male
7 strokes · 0 name readings
chopsticks
15 strokes · 0 name readings
imperial order
9 strokes · 2 name readings
parsley
7 strokes · 2 name readings
apricot
7 strokes · 1 name reading
(used phonetically)
8 strokes · 0 name readings
coffin, casket
12 strokes · 0 name readings
Confucian
16 strokes · 0 name readings
male mythical bird
14 strokes · 2 name readings
fragrant, balmy, favourable
20 strokes · 5 name readings
spot, blemish, speck
12 strokes · 1 name reading
shade, shadow, backing assistance
14 strokes · 0 name readings
how, why, then
11 strokes · 0 name readings
wise
15 strokes · 5 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.