NicheWorks

A small personally operated site centered on old Japanese kanji reference content.

Old Japanese kanji reference

NicheWorks provides a reference page for comparing old Japanese kanji forms with their modern equivalents. It is useful when checking names, place names, older books, old signs, historical documents, and family records.

Main published page

  • Old Kanji Reference
    Search old Japanese kanji forms and compare them with modern equivalents. Selected entries include readings, meanings, usage notes, and categories.

How to use

  • Search
    Filter entries by old form, modern form, and selected readings or meanings.
  • Compare forms
    Some modern forms can correspond to multiple old or variant forms, so the page helps compare them side by side.
  • Copy characters
    Copy displayed characters for notes, research, or document preparation.

Site policy

  • Reviewed pages only
    During the review period, only checked pages are linked from the home page.
  • Ads and analytics are explained
    NicheWorks may use Google AdSense, Google Analytics 4, and Cloudflare Web Analytics. Details are in the Privacy Policy.
  • Contact information is provided
    Bug reports, improvement requests, advertising, and privacy inquiries can be sent through the Contact page.

Ads and data handling

NicheWorks may display ads to support operation. Details about Google AdSense, Google Analytics 4, Cloudflare Web Analytics, cookies, and tool input data are explained in the Privacy Policy. For questions, use the Contact page.