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What is Hiragana to Kanji Converter?
This tool helps you find all kanji characters that match a specific hiragana pronunciation. In Japanese, many different kanji share the same reading—for example, the sound "あい" (ai) can be written with over 50 different kanji combinations, each with its own unique meaning.
Perfect for:
- Choosing kanji for names - Browse all options for a given pronunciation and find the perfect meaning
- Learning Japanese - Discover the variety of kanji that share readings
- Understanding Japanese names - See how many ways a name can be written
Results are sorted by stroke count, making it easy to find simpler characters first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hiragana to Kanji converter?
A Hiragana to Kanji converter helps you find all possible kanji characters that match a specific hiragana pronunciation. This is especially useful when choosing kanji for Japanese names, as many different kanji can share the same reading.
Why do multiple kanji have the same reading?
Japanese kanji often share readings because many characters were borrowed from Chinese over different time periods. A single sound like "あい" (ai) can be written with dozens of different kanji, each with its own meaning and stroke count.
How are the kanji results sorted?
The kanji results are sorted by stroke count, from fewest to most strokes. This makes it easy to find simpler kanji first, which is helpful when choosing characters for names or learning Japanese.
Can I use this for choosing Japanese names?
Yes! This tool is perfect for choosing kanji for Japanese names. Enter the hiragana reading you want, and browse all possible kanji options. You can click on each kanji to see its stroke order and detailed meaning.
How to Search Japanese Kanji
Our dictionary offers multiple ways to find kanji characters. Choose the method that works best for you:
🔤 Hiragana Input
Best for: Native speakers, Japanese learners with hiragana knowledge
Enter hiragana like あい, さくら, or やまと to find all kanji with that reading. Perfect for choosing kanji for names when you know the pronunciation.
Try Hiragana Search🔠 Romaji Input
Best for: Beginners, tourists, non-Japanese keyboard users
Type romanized Japanese like ai, sakura, or yamato on the main search. Great for those who can't type hiragana directly but know Japanese pronunciations.
Try Romaji Search✍️ Handwriting Input
Best for: When you see a kanji but don't know how to read it
Draw the character with your mouse or finger. Our AI recognizes your handwriting and shows matching kanji. No Japanese input method required!
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📚 Popular Kanji by Meaning
- 愛 (ai) - Love, affection. One of the most popular kanji for names.
- 美 (bi/mi) - Beauty, beautiful. Common in female names.
- 大 (dai/oo) - Big, great. Often used in names and words.
- 和 (wa) - Harmony, peace, Japan. Represents Japanese culture.
- 心 (kokoro/shin) - Heart, mind, spirit. Deep meaning in Japanese.
🎌 Understanding Japanese Writing
- Hiragana (ひらがな) - Phonetic script for native Japanese words
- Katakana (カタカナ) - Phonetic script for foreign words
- Kanji (漢字) - Chinese characters adapted for Japanese
- Stroke Order - The correct sequence to write each character
- On'yomi vs Kun'yomi - Chinese vs Japanese readings of kanji
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