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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

high quality rice

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

bright

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

ordinary rice

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

rice dumplings steamed in bamboo leaves

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

malt, (kokuji)

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

paste, glue, sizing

15 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

dried boiled rice

16 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

dregs, sediment, grounds

17 strokes · 1 name reading

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

rice bran

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

glutinous rice

20 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

sell (grain), auction

22 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

auction

25 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

ask, investigate, verify

7 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

white silk, fine silk, gauze

9 strokes · 1 name reading

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

string, cord, braid

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

braiding, decoration, error

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

gauze, gossamer

10 strokes · 2 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

pongee (a knotted silk cloth)

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

fetters

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

deceive

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

string, cord, samisen music

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

thin silk

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

cotton wadding

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

white rice

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

braid

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

thread

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

silk gauze

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

peaceful, cheap, grab strap

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

classic works, pass through

13 strokes · 1 name reading

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

splashed dye pattern, reel, skein

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

yellowish green, coarse mesh linen

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

attachment, affection

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

ribbon

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

emblem on banner

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

twist, make rope

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

colorful

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

thread, silk cloth

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

loose, lenient

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

black clothing, priest

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

spin thread, bring together, shine

15 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

leash

15 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 10

knead, train, polish

15 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

the thread/braid (of armour), (kokuji)

15 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 10

county, district, subdivision

16 strokes · 2 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

unpatterned silk, loose

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

thread

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

light blue

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

collect, overall, altogether

17 strokes · 1 name reading

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.