Genderizer

Q: Why use Japanese names for gender detection?

In Japan, gender data is often unavailable due to privacy reasons. Detecting gender from names helps companies localize and personalize services without directly collecting sensitive information.

Q: How does Genderizer analyze Japanese names?

Genderizer uses AI to evaluate kanji, hiragana, or katakana characters, name endings, and linguistic trends to estimate gender — even for ambiguous names.

Q: Can I enter names in Japanese scripts?

Yes. You can enter names in kanji, hiragana, or katakana. No romanization or translation is needed.

Q: Do I need to separate surname and given name?

No. The system automatically handles full names in any order and returns gender predictions without requiring manual formatting.

Detect Gender from Japanese Names

Use Genderizer to genderize Japanese names and detect gender with our context-aware API. Built with a deep understanding of Japanese naming systems, it ensures accurate gender classification for localization, data analytics, and CRM enhancement.

https://api.genderizer.io/api/{type}={name}
{
    name:"{name}",
    gender:"{gender}",
    country:"{country}",
    probability:999999,
    remaining_credits:888888
}

https://api.genderizer.io/api/?name=葵 高橋
{
    name:"葵",
    gender:"female",
    country:"JP",
    probability:95,
    remaining_credits:10
}

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Genderizer supports advanced AI to genderize names and detect gender across Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and other non-Latin character sets — delivering accurate gender classification for global use cases.

Detecting Gender from Japanese Names Using AI

Japanese names follow unique cultural and linguistic patterns, often influenced by specific kanji, phonetics, and generational trends. Genderizer uses AI to interpret these details and provide accurate gender predictions.

No need to split names — enter the full Japanese name directly
Supports kanji, hiragana, and katakana for full script compatibility

This feature is ideal for platforms working with Japanese users or datasets. It helps deliver personalized experiences, improve targeting, and enrich user profiles — all while respecting cultural sensitivities and user privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎌 Why use Japanese names for gender detection?

In Japan, gender data is often not collected directly. Predicting gender from names allows companies to localize experiences and improve segmentation without compromising privacy.

🧠 How does Genderizer analyze Japanese names?

Our AI analyzes character composition (kanji, hiragana, katakana), historical name patterns, and common suffixes to estimate gender — even when the name is ambiguous.

✍️ Can I enter names in Japanese scripts?

Yes. Genderizer accepts names written in kanji, hiragana, or katakana without the need for transliteration or Roman characters.

🔗 Do I need to separate surname and given name?

No. You can input the full name in any order. Our system automatically interprets the structure and predicts gender accordingly.