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.
defense
16 strokes · 2 name readings
crossroads
24 strokes · 0 name readings
mend, priestly vestments, priest
9 strokes · 0 name readings
neck, collar, lapel
9 strokes · 0 name readings
sleeve, foot (of hill), edge
9 strokes · 0 name readings
a coarse camlet
11 strokes · 0 name readings
ancestral shrine, embroidery, (ghost kanji)
10 strokes · 0 name readings
hood, top, awning
11 strokes · 0 name readings
old ceremonial garb, samurai garb, (kokuji)
11 strokes · 0 name readings
descendant, border
13 strokes · 0 name readings
leather clothing
13 strokes · 0 name readings
hem, underwear
12 strokes · 0 name readings
Buddhist surplice
13 strokes · 0 name readings
reverse, inside, palm
12 strokes · 0 name readings
skirt
14 strokes · 0 name readings
long robes
14 strokes · 0 name readings
surname, look of a flowing gown
14 strokes · 0 name readings
unlined clothes, light overcoat
16 strokes · 0 name readings
fade, discolour
15 strokes · 0 name readings
diaper
16 strokes · 0 name readings
opaque sliding door
17 strokes · 0 name readings
extend, deep, large
12 strokes · 0 name readings
reins, connection
25 strokes · 0 name readings
seek
11 strokes · 0 name readings
Character reference
12 strokes · 0 name readings
peep, peek, come in sight
12 strokes · 0 name readings
memorize
20 strokes · 1 name reading
look at, inspect, perceive
22 strokes · 0 name readings
outlook, look, appearance
24 strokes · 0 name readings
beak, bill
13 strokes · 0 name readings
notes, key, explanation
13 strokes · 0 name readings
cup
18 strokes · 0 name readings
touch, feel, hit
20 strokes · 0 name readings
pleased, delighted, happy
11 strokes · 1 name reading
separation, part, secret
11 strokes · 0 name readings
stutter
11 strokes · 0 name readings
Character reference
11 strokes · 1 name reading
scold
12 strokes · 0 name readings
notes, comment, annotate
12 strokes · 0 name readings
deceive, delude
12 strokes · 0 name readings
curse
12 strokes · 0 name readings
consult with
13 strokes · 0 name readings
visit a temple, arrive, attain
13 strokes · 0 name readings
discussion, methods called for, selection
13 strokes · 1 name reading
order
13 strokes · 0 name readings
condolence message
13 strokes · 0 name readings
admonish, warn, prohibit
14 strokes · 0 name readings
instruct
14 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.