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.
companion
21 strokes · 0 name readings
serious, untouched, solemnly
22 strokes · 0 name readings
high & level, lofty, bald
3 strokes · 0 name readings
exchange
7 strokes · 1 name reading
Character reference
7 strokes · 0 name readings
rabbit, hare
8 strokes · 0 name readings
child, young of animals
8 strokes · 1 name reading
old Japanese coin, both, counter for vehicles
8 strokes · 0 name readings
affirmative response, relaxed, at ease
9 strokes · 0 name readings
auxiliary word for euphony or emphasis
4 strokes · 0 name readings
hope for, wish, Hebei province
16 strokes · 0 name readings
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
2 strokes · 0 name readings
red, tan
5 strokes · 0 name readings
counter for books, volume
5 strokes · 0 name readings
light, clear, bright
7 strokes · 0 name readings
helmet
9 strokes · 0 name readings
crown
11 strokes · 0 name readings
suitable, right, fitting
7 strokes · 0 name readings
mound, hillock
10 strokes · 0 name readings
Character reference
5 strokes · 1 name reading
freeze, be cold, be clear
6 strokes · 0 name readings
offing, open sea, rise high into sky
6 strokes · 0 name readings
decide, determine, judge
6 strokes · 0 name readings
still more, still less
7 strokes · 0 name readings
melting, smelting
7 strokes · 1 name reading
cold
8 strokes · 0 name readings
nice and cool
10 strokes · 0 name readings
wither, droop, lame
10 strokes · 0 name readings
correspond to, proportionate to, conform
12 strokes · 0 name readings
cold, strict, severe
15 strokes · 0 name readings
cold, strict, severe
15 strokes · 0 name readings
table, table enclosure, table or windy radical (no. 16)
2 strokes · 0 name readings
to dwell
5 strokes · 3 name readings
wintry wind, (kokuji)
6 strokes · 0 name readings
lull, calm, (kokuji)
6 strokes · 0 name readings
female phoenix bird
11 strokes · 0 name readings
box
9 strokes · 0 name readings
blade, sword, edge
3 strokes · 0 name readings
decapitate
6 strokes · 0 name readings
clear, serene, cold
8 strokes · 0 name readings
temple
8 strokes · 0 name readings
victory
9 strokes · 0 name readings
opposed, biased
9 strokes · 0 name readings
begin, be damaged, break
9 strokes · 0 name readings
clip, snip, cut
11 strokes · 0 name readings
sword
11 strokes · 0 name readings
sword
15 strokes · 0 name readings
sword
16 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.