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.
slacken, relax
6 strokes · 0 name readings
tanuki, raccoon
10 strokes · 0 name readings
9th calendar sign
4 strokes · 0 name readings
inkstone
12 strokes · 0 name readings
shrimp, prawn, lobster
15 strokes · 1 name reading
moreover, also, furthermore
5 strokes · 2 name readings
large, great, grand
5 strokes · 0 name readings
thirty
5 strokes · 0 name readings
third class, 3rd, 3rd calendar sign
5 strokes · 0 name readings
help
6 strokes · 1 name reading
counter for articles, individual
3 strokes · 0 name readings
katakana no radical (no. 4)
1 stroke · 1 name reading
mow, cut grass, subdue
2 strokes · 0 name readings
though, notwithstanding, while
5 strokes · 0 name readings
question mark, ?
5 strokes · 0 name readings
tiger, brave, fierce
7 strokes · 0 name readings
power, multiplication, record
10 strokes · 0 name readings
mountain saddle
4 strokes · 0 name readings
going, from
3 strokes · 0 name readings
say
4 strokes · 0 name readings
range, reach, extend
6 strokes · 1 name reading
rank, follow
8 strokes · 0 name readings
fast, quick, sudden
8 strokes · 0 name readings
high spirits
4 strokes · 0 name readings
sign of the hog, 9-11PM, twelfth sign of the Chinese zodiac
6 strokes · 1 name reading
also, again
6 strokes · 0 name readings
capital city
9 strokes · 0 name readings
truly, wholly, cordial
13 strokes · 0 name readings
utensil, thing, ten
4 strokes · 0 name readings
surplus or excess, remainder
4 strokes · 0 name readings
be seen dimly, suggest, intimate
4 strokes · 0 name readings
therefore, consequently
4 strokes · 0 name readings
offspring (animal), detailed, fine
5 strokes · 0 name readings
cane, stick
5 strokes · 0 name readings
fathom
5 strokes · 0 name readings
thousand
5 strokes · 0 name readings
fathom
5 strokes · 0 name readings
man with shellfish kanji
6 strokes · 0 name readings
handsome
6 strokes · 1 name reading
same kind, compare with
6 strokes · 0 name readings
deed, skill
6 strokes · 0 name readings
actor
7 strokes · 1 name reading
messenger, emissary, send emissary
7 strokes · 3 name readings
stop, linger, appearance
7 strokes · 0 name readings
proud, lonely
7 strokes · 0 name readings
lost, hide, peace
7 strokes · 0 name readings
France
7 strokes · 1 name reading
wear, put on (a sword)
8 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.