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.
direct, advise
14 strokes · 0 name readings
satisfaction
13 strokes · 0 name readings
certainly, doubtless
14 strokes · 0 name readings
Character reference
14 strokes · 0 name readings
grieving
14 strokes · 0 name readings
languid
14 strokes · 0 name readings
covetousness, greed, passion
15 strokes · 0 name readings
Character reference
15 strokes · 0 name readings
pity, have mercy, sympathise
16 strokes · 0 name readings
depend, rely, evidence
16 strokes · 0 name readings
rejoice, like, prefer
16 strokes · 0 name readings
yearn for, aspire to, admire
15 strokes · 0 name readings
laziness
16 strokes · 0 name readings
answer, yes, OK
17 strokes · 0 name readings
strive, flourish
17 strokes · 0 name readings
fear, tremble
16 strokes · 0 name readings
languid, be lazy, be negligent
19 strokes · 0 name readings
beautiful, splendid
22 strokes · 0 name readings
in love, yearn for, miss
23 strokes · 0 name readings
stupid, simple, simple-minded
24 strokes · 0 name readings
halberd, arms, festival car
4 strokes · 0 name readings
5th calendar sign
5 strokes · 0 name readings
sign of the dog, 7-9PM, eleventh sign of Chinese zodiac
6 strokes · 0 name readings
protection
6 strokes · 0 name readings
warrior, arms, barbarian
6 strokes · 1 name reading
grieve, relatives
11 strokes · 0 name readings
halberd
11 strokes · 0 name readings
pirate, thief
11 strokes · 0 name readings
lance, tap or strike lightly
12 strokes · 0 name readings
level, small
9 strokes · 0 name readings
follow
11 strokes · 0 name readings
requesting, entrusting with, pretend
6 strokes · 0 name readings
knock, strike, rap
6 strokes · 0 name readings
impersonate, dress up, disguise
7 strokes · 0 name readings
pick, pinch, summarize
7 strokes · 0 name readings
clear out, sweep away
8 strokes · 0 name readings
thumb
8 strokes · 0 name readings
Latin, kidnap, crush
8 strokes · 0 name readings
extract, pull out, pilfer
8 strokes · 0 name readings
worship, adore, pray to
9 strokes · 0 name readings
be imminent
9 strokes · 0 name readings
make, prepare, arrange
9 strokes · 0 name readings
be imminent, draw close
9 strokes · 0 name readings
catch, arrest
10 strokes · 0 name readings
hang
9 strokes · 0 name readings
hold, consider, investigate
9 strokes · 0 name readings
strike, hit, fight
9 strokes · 0 name readings
Japanese horse chestnut, (ghost kanji)
9 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.