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.
pool, puddle
18 strokes · 1 name reading
waterfall, rapids, cascade
19 strokes · 0 name readings
swift current, rapids
20 strokes · 0 name readings
copious flow, broad, extensive
20 strokes · 0 name readings
brimming, rippling
20 strokes · 0 name readings
large waves
20 strokes · 0 name readings
pour
20 strokes · 0 name readings
Character reference
6 strokes · 1 name reading
moxa cautery, chastisement
7 strokes · 0 name readings
miraculous
7 strokes · 0 name readings
torch, signal fire
9 strokes · 1 name reading
burn, roast
9 strokes · 0 name readings
light, clear
9 strokes · 1 name reading
clear & bright
9 strokes · 0 name readings
boasting, fortunate, beautiful
10 strokes · 0 name readings
many, offer, dedicate
10 strokes · 0 name readings
smoke
10 strokes · 0 name readings
signal fire
11 strokes · 0 name readings
flame, blaze
11 strokes · 0 name readings
burn, kindle, build a fire
12 strokes · 0 name readings
shine
12 strokes · 0 name readings
weld, solder
13 strokes · 0 name readings
refine metals, kneading over fire
12 strokes · 0 name readings
glitter, gleam, twinkle
13 strokes · 0 name readings
warm
13 strokes · 0 name readings
soot, smoke dried
13 strokes · 0 name readings
warm
13 strokes · 0 name readings
roast, burn
13 strokes · 0 name readings
boil, cook
12 strokes · 0 name readings
fan, flap, instigate
14 strokes · 0 name readings
shine
15 strokes · 0 name readings
smoke, fog, vapor
14 strokes · 0 name readings
bright, sunny, prosperous
15 strokes · 0 name readings
flatiron, smooth out
15 strokes · 0 name readings
parch, roast
15 strokes · 0 name readings
burn, faint light
16 strokes · 1 name reading
kindling fire
16 strokes · 0 name readings
bright, glorious, splendid
16 strokes · 0 name readings
burn, bonfire
16 strokes · 0 name readings
phosphorus
17 strokes · 0 name readings
burn, bake, heat
16 strokes · 1 name reading
warming sake
16 strokes · 0 name readings
camp, perform, build
17 strokes · 0 name readings
embers
17 strokes · 0 name readings
brilliant
17 strokes · 0 name readings
signal fire
17 strokes · 0 name readings
light, candlepower
17 strokes · 0 name readings
moderate, alleviate, boil over low heat
17 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.