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.
run, gallop, advance
15 strokes · 0 name readings
vehicle, palanquin, litter
15 strokes · 0 name readings
run fast
15 strokes · 0 name readings
hunchback, load
15 strokes · 0 name readings
spots
16 strokes · 0 name readings
white horse
16 strokes · 0 name readings
speed, horses running
17 strokes · 0 name readings
fast horse
18 strokes · 0 name readings
dappled grey horse
19 strokes · 0 name readings
mule
21 strokes · 0 name readings
strong, good horse, gallant
22 strokes · 3 name readings
station
23 strokes · 0 name readings
donkey
26 strokes · 0 name readings
lift one's head
27 strokes · 0 name readings
fast horse, talent
26 strokes · 0 name readings
greetings, be happy, celebrate
27 strokes · 0 name readings
black horse
29 strokes · 0 name readings
many horses
30 strokes · 1 name reading
bone, body, corpse
16 strokes · 0 name readings
skull
21 strokes · 0 name readings
hurry, high
23 strokes · 1 name reading
hair hanging long, mane, long hair radical (no.190)
10 strokes · 0 name readings
beard, mustache
16 strokes · 0 name readings
samurai topknot
16 strokes · 0 name readings
wig, hair piece
21 strokes · 1 name reading
beard, mustache
22 strokes · 0 name readings
topknot, chignon, male hairstyle of looped ponytails
23 strokes · 0 name readings
sideburns
24 strokes · 0 name readings
mane
25 strokes · 0 name readings
fight, war cry
16 strokes · 0 name readings
lottery, lot, raffle
26 strokes · 0 name readings
fragrant herbs, spiced liqueur, grow
10 strokes · 0 name readings
soul, spirit
15 strokes · 0 name readings
spirits of trees and rocks
18 strokes · 0 name readings
abalone
16 strokes · 0 name readings
carp
16 strokes · 0 name readings
sushi, seasoned rice
16 strokes · 0 name readings
sushi, seasoned rice
17 strokes · 0 name readings
tuna
17 strokes · 0 name readings
bullhead, rockfish, razor clam
17 strokes · 0 name readings
octopus
18 strokes · 0 name readings
mackerel
19 strokes · 0 name readings
fresh-water catfish, (kokuji)
19 strokes · 0 name readings
fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji)
19 strokes · 0 name readings
horse mackerel
19 strokes · 0 name readings
Spanish mackerel
20 strokes · 0 name readings
sole, flatfish, flounder
20 strokes · 0 name readings
bullhead
20 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.