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.
ladder, stairs, insatiable drinking
11 strokes · 1 name reading
drop, trickle, dripping
11 strokes · 0 name readings
bonds, fetters
11 strokes · 0 name readings
tempering, refine, drill
16 strokes · 0 name readings
port, harbor
12 strokes · 0 name readings
bee, wasp, hornet
13 strokes · 1 name reading
falcon
10 strokes · 1 name reading
rudder, helm, wheel
11 strokes · 0 name readings
jewel
9 strokes · 1 name reading
shine
13 strokes · 0 name readings
inmost, heart, mind
9 strokes · 0 name readings
pursue, drive away, chase
10 strokes · 0 name readings
rare, phenomenal, dilute (acid)
12 strokes · 0 name readings
high mountain
10 strokes · 0 name readings
lie, falsehood
14 strokes · 0 name readings
flag
18 strokes · 1 name reading
seclude oneself, cage, coop
16 strokes · 1 name reading
lotus, Mt Fuji
7 strokes · 1 name reading
imperial edict
12 strokes · 2 name readings
swamp, shore, fifth month
11 strokes · 1 name reading
chick, squab, duckling
18 strokes · 0 name readings
shark
17 strokes · 0 name readings
chair
12 strokes · 0 name readings
consider, reflect, think
11 strokes · 3 name readings
cave
8 strokes · 0 name readings
noisy, boisterous
12 strokes · 0 name readings
help, assist
7 strokes · 3 name readings
reed
13 strokes · 0 name readings
camphor
15 strokes · 0 name readings
shine, sparkle, gleam
20 strokes · 1 name reading
blackened eyebrows
16 strokes · 0 name readings
comb
17 strokes · 0 name readings
kindness, moisten
12 strokes · 1 name reading
approach, draw near, push open
10 strokes · 0 name readings
yearn after, long for, aspire to
15 strokes · 0 name readings
get wet, damp, make love
17 strokes · 0 name readings
spear, lance, javelin
14 strokes · 1 name reading
wee hours, evening, early night
10 strokes · 0 name readings
rise, raise
17 strokes · 0 name readings
sincere, kind, considerate
11 strokes · 5 name readings
dried meat
11 strokes · 5 name readings
whip, cane, wooden writing slate
11 strokes · 0 name readings
muscles, meat
7 strokes · 2 name readings
for the first time, not until
7 strokes · 5 name readings
bar-tending, serving sake, the host
10 strokes · 0 name readings
trench, dugout, air raid shelter
17 strokes · 0 name readings
glad, pleased, rejoice
15 strokes · 2 name readings
blue, pale
13 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.