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.
plating, gilding
17 strokes · 0 name readings
sword guard, kettle brim
17 strokes · 0 name readings
armour neck plates
17 strokes · 0 name readings
sound of bells and drums
17 strokes · 0 name readings
hoe with long blade at acute angle
17 strokes · 0 name readings
fuse, melt
18 strokes · 1 name reading
spear, lance, javelin
18 strokes · 0 name readings
hammer, mallet
17 strokes · 0 name readings
put on armor, arm oneself
18 strokes · 0 name readings
sword-blade ridges
18 strokes · 0 name readings
ancient peace-preservation centers
18 strokes · 0 name readings
unit of weight
18 strokes · 0 name readings
clamp, (kokuji)
18 strokes · 0 name readings
arrowhead
19 strokes · 0 name readings
massacre, annihilation
19 strokes · 0 name readings
clinking sound
20 strokes · 0 name readings
tinkling of jade or metal pendants
19 strokes · 0 name readings
inlay, set, mount
19 strokes · 0 name readings
gong
20 strokes · 0 name readings
silver, platinum, chains
20 strokes · 0 name readings
stirrup
20 strokes · 0 name readings
iron
20 strokes · 0 name readings
iron
21 strokes · 0 name readings
metal ring, link, drawer pull
21 strokes · 0 name readings
large hand bell
21 strokes · 1 name reading
chain, tip of a scabbard, flatiron
21 strokes · 0 name readings
name
22 strokes · 0 name readings
cast, mint
22 strokes · 0 name readings
take warning from, learn from, pattern
23 strokes · 0 name readings
spear, javelin, (kokuji)
21 strokes · 0 name readings
make fire by rubbing sticks
23 strokes · 0 name readings
ore
23 strokes · 0 name readings
solder
23 strokes · 0 name readings
file, rasp
23 strokes · 0 name readings
hearth, fireplace, furnace
24 strokes · 1 name reading
lock
25 strokes · 0 name readings
pluck hair, tweezers
26 strokes · 1 name reading
make fire by rubbing sticks
27 strokes · 0 name readings
bells on emperor's carriage
27 strokes · 0 name readings
chisel
28 strokes · 0 name readings
gate bar
9 strokes · 0 name readings
flash, brandish
10 strokes · 0 name readings
shut, close, obstruct
11 strokes · 0 name readings
intercalation, illegitimate throne
12 strokes · 0 name readings
grieve, be sad, pity
12 strokes · 0 name readings
water gate, lock
13 strokes · 0 name readings
intercalation, illegitimate throne, (ghost kanji)
13 strokes · 0 name readings
small side gate
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.