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.
saw, turn (lathe), grind
10 strokes · 1 name reading
put between, insert, jam
10 strokes · 1 name reading
handle, deal with, dispose of
10 strokes · 0 name readings
defend, protect
10 strokes · 0 name readings
to stroke
11 strokes · 0 name readings
roll, wind, coil
11 strokes · 0 name readings
strike, whip, slap
11 strokes · 0 name readings
victory, fast
11 strokes · 1 name reading
press, print, affix a seal
11 strokes · 0 name readings
twirl, twist, play with
11 strokes · 0 name readings
law, commandments, regulations
11 strokes · 0 name readings
pillage, rob, graze
11 strokes · 1 name reading
night watch, rake
11 strokes · 0 name readings
scoop up water with the hand
11 strokes · 0 name readings
catch, seize, grasp
11 strokes · 0 name readings
scratch, rake, comb
11 strokes · 0 name readings
help, subordinate official, obsolete government service rank
12 strokes · 0 name readings
category, plan, drumstick
12 strokes · 0 name readings
rub, massage, shampoo
12 strokes · 0 name readings
bow with arms folded, come together, assemble
12 strokes · 1 name reading
conjecture
12 strokes · 0 name readings
tease, play with
12 strokes · 0 name readings
pull, cause
13 strokes · 0 name readings
pound, husk
13 strokes · 0 name readings
bind, tie, approx.
13 strokes · 0 name readings
trace, rub a copy of a stone inscription
13 strokes · 0 name readings
search, imitate, copy
13 strokes · 0 name readings
rub, fold, print (on cloth)
14 strokes · 2 name readings
scatter, sprinkle, give them the slip
15 strokes · 0 name readings
bend, train, lithe
15 strokes · 0 name readings
thrust, pierce, stab
15 strokes · 0 name readings
brush up, reject, exclude
15 strokes · 0 name readings
disorder
15 strokes · 0 name readings
composing, editing, compiling
15 strokes · 0 name readings
disturb, throw into confusion
15 strokes · 0 name readings
whip, flog, strike
16 strokes · 0 name readings
excel in, surpass, pull out
17 strokes · 0 name readings
pound
17 strokes · 0 name readings
hit, resign
18 strokes · 0 name readings
broaden, extend, expand
18 strokes · 0 name readings
surrogate, act in addition to
21 strokes · 0 name readings
disturb, throw into confusion
23 strokes · 0 name readings
hold (in hand)
25 strokes · 0 name readings
income
6 strokes · 0 name readings
relaxed, at ease, place
7 strokes · 0 name readings
result, effect, effectiveness
10 strokes · 0 name readings
Character reference
10 strokes · 0 name readings
an imperial order or decree
11 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.