# 10000 Japanese Idioms — Japanese-English dictionary

> A comprehensive Japanese idiom dictionary with English translations and pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by sazanami software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10000-japanese-idioms/id389301143 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [sazanami software](https://appshunter.io/developer/307753119)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $11.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2010-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10000-japanese-idioms/id389301143/reviews.md

## What is 10000 Japanese Idioms?

Speak like a native with A Dictionary of Japanese Idioms. Find the best expression for every situation!

What student of Japanese has not grappled with the amazing diversity and tantalizingly elusive nuances of its idioms? One certainly would not want to confuse, for example, 気が回る (to be considerate) with 気を回す (to be suspicious). And it would be useful to know whether your boss is 腹が立つ (angry) or merely 気が立つ (upset). Indeed, even a single idiom can have a bewildering number of meanings depending on context: 手を入れる, for instance, can mean tidying up (e.g. a room), sounding someone out, or staging a raid.

This dictionary offers the most comprehensive compilation and English translation of those idiomatic expressions that so enrich the Japanese language but fail to find their way into conventional dictionaries. It contains 10,000 idiomatic phrases under some 2,200 main entries, including several thousands of idioms never presented and explained in English before. Multiple sample phrases are given for each entry, and furigana (as well as audio) allows even beginning students to correctly pronounce and use the expressions immediately.

FEATURES include:
- Incremental search in English and Japanese
- Spell-checking in English and romaji
- Bookmark, annotate and share entries
- Jump to other apps and web dictionaries
- Portrait + landscape modes
- Slide Over Multitasking Mode (iPad)
- Split View (iPad, Plus/Max phones)
- Night mode (dark mode)
- Share Extension to add cards to Anki
- Widget

Based on  “A Dictionary of Japanese Idioms” by William de Lange, Floating World Editions.

## Key features

- 10,000 idiomatic phrases
- English translations
- Sample phrases
- Furigana and audio pronunciation
- Incremental search
- Bookmark and annotate entries
- Night mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $11.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enhanced Audio | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10000-japanese-idioms/id389301143/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 意味は載っていません

*2013-12-26, version 2.3.3*

「慣用句」と「英訳」のみが記載されています
唖然とします、収録件数が多いだけ

### 5/5 — Major improvements

*2012-04-28*

This is a great resource and they actually listened to my feedback and made romaji searching easier so I don't have to switch input methods to search, great developer and good product!

### 3/5 — 今後に期待

*2010-12-22, version 1.02*

日英のキーワード検索が面白い。機械音声ながら発音があるのも親切。
ただし日本語はフレーズのみで解説は無し。いずれ加わるのかなと期待しています。

追記：
「William de Lange, Floating World EditionsのDictionary of Japanese Idiomsを使用しています。」とのことですが「お箱を出す」という変換ミス？があると、他は大丈夫かしらと心配になります。※50音順に並んでいたので比較的最初の方にありたまたま気がつきました。

## Frequently asked questions about 10000 Japanese Idioms

### What is the price of 10000 Japanese Idioms?

10000 Japanese Idioms is a paid app with a price of $11.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its full features.

### Does 10000 Japanese Idioms have ads?

No, 10000 Japanese Idioms is ad-free. You can use the app without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What devices does 10000 Japanese Idioms support?

10000 Japanese Idioms is available on iPhone and iPad. It supports both portrait and landscape modes, as well as multitasking features on iPads.

### How often is 10000 Japanese Idioms updated?

The app was last updated on November 5, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The current version is 4.5.2.

### What is the age rating for 10000 Japanese Idioms?

10000 Japanese Idioms has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 9 and above.

### What is the user sentiment for 10000 Japanese Idioms?

Users have rated 10000 Japanese Idioms highly, with an average of 4.7 stars from 3 ratings. This indicates a generally positive user experience.

### Can I share entries from 10000 Japanese Idioms?

Yes, you can bookmark, annotate, and share entries from 10000 Japanese Idioms. It also includes a Share Extension to add cards to Anki.

### Does 10000 Japanese Idioms offer offline access?

The description does not explicitly state offline access, but as a dictionary app, it is likely designed to function without an internet connection for its core features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5.2 — 2025-11-05

- Fixes widget issue

### 4.5.1 — 2025-09-30

- Fixes and improvements

### 4.5 — 2025-04-23

- Adds Home screen widget (iOS 17 or newer)

### 4.4 — 2024-09-15

- Added Minchō font option
- New audio settings

NOTE: Today Widget is not supported after iOS 17

### 4.3.1 — 2023-12-19

- Updated for iOS 17
- Minor fixes

Note: Due to technical issues, the iSpeech voices are unavailable in this release. Instead please use the Enhanced iOS voices downloadable from System Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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