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Character directory

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.

4,455 charactersOrdered by the KANJIDIC frequency field when available; that field is not a baby-name popularity ranking.

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

wandering

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

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13 strokes · 1 name reading

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

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15 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

good, beautiful, badge

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

enlightenment, perceive, discern

8 strokes · 1 name reading

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

suffer, become emaciated, haggard

7 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

sincere

7 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

rejoice, open one's heart

7 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

in a moment, instantly, all of a sudden

8 strokes · 1 name reading

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

fear, worry, afraid

8 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

depend, rely on, father

8 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

rejoice, enjoy

8 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

anger

8 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

rush, hurry, be flustered

9 strokes · 1 name reading

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

sincere, fear, sudden

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

depend on

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 10

constant, regular, persistent

9 strokes · 2 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

threaten

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

unclear, senile, stupid

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

excuse, tolerate, forgive

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

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10 strokes · 1 name reading

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

wide, large, enlarge

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

carefulness

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

composure

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

just as, as though, fortunately

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

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9 strokes · 2 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

be contrary to, good, nice

10 strokes · 2 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

sincerity

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

all, entirely, altogether

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

rough, clumsy, violent

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

amend

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

clever

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

ethics, morality, virtue

12 strokes · 1 name reading

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

becoming emaciated, son

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

be in agony, worry

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

pulsate, shudder

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 10

blessing, grace, favor

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

confusion, foolish

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

realize

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

abundant, generous

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

mistake, fault, offence

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

be superior, heal, more and more

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

pity, mercy, compassion

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

respectful, sincerely

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

enjoy, be contented, joyful

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 10

care, chastity

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

grieving

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

respectful, honest

14 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.