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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.

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

addicted, absorbed in

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

light

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

listening, realizing

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

noisy

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

assemble

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

son-in-law

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

wise, fast learner

17 strokes · 2 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

sound, voice, noise

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

rise, tower

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

whisper

18 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

deafness, deaf person, deafen

22 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

brush, finally, self

6 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

four

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

rib

6 strokes · 0 name readings

Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 8

elbow, arm

7 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

belly, stomach

7 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

wart, tumor, goiter

8 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

ability, talent, elbow

8 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

accompaniment for drinks

8 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

lineage, bloodline

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

half a sacrifice, ribs, abundant

9 strokes · 3 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

shoulder blade

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

descendent, issue, offspring

9 strokes · 3 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

together, mutual, subordinate official

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

leg, shin

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

spleen

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

much, abundant, kind

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

armpit, side

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

jaw

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

guts, bowels, intestines

15 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

marrow, pith

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

gall bladder, bravery, courage

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

elbow

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

navel

18 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

12th lunar month

19 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

rouge

20 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9

bend down, bow, lie prostrate

9 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

good, bribe, servant

15 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 10

odor, ill-smelling

10 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

stand, counter for vehicles

14 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

arrive, reach, gather

16 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

pound (mortar), sink, set (sun)

11 strokes · 0 name readings

Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 10

participate in, give, award

13 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

old things, old friend, old times

17 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

inn, hut, house

8 strokes · 1 name reading

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

stretch, loosen, open

12 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

shop, store

15 strokes · 0 name readings

Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field

moor, berth

10 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.