Best Japanese Dictionary for iOS
I have tested out dozens of Japanese dictionaries over the years (I write about independent language learning) and Nihongo is by far the best option for iOS yet. The developer has really thought things through and has integrated so many thoughtful features sorely lacking in competing apps. I especially like the ability to add photos to definitions/flashcards, the prominent display of “common”/“rare” next to terms, the furigana extension for webpages, and the auto-creation of flashcards based on words you’ve looked up.
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YES!
I almost never write reviews. I am so satisfied with this app that I just had to though. I have been studying Japanese on and off for approximately 6 months and I got this app 2 weeks ago. The app has been a Segway for consistent study time for me. I recommend making the lifetime purchase of this app if you are serious about learning Japanese.
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Nicely designed but helpful flash cards need a “”free”” trial for 14 days
As the title says, the kanji flash cards for different grades are hidden behind a “free trial” pay wall, we all know what that means. Better to use a different app for anyone else just looking for flash cards.
Incredible app
Blown away by the app!
Can’t delete it
I want to delete this app but it keeps reappearing, and I can’t open it or redownload or delete it. Help?
Absolutely the best
I have tried all Japanese-English dictionaries and this one is stellar, dazzling, clearly the best. The examples it provides are numerous and useful, with wonderfully clear voices that pronounce every word. The flash cards are a blessing, great to review. I am in awe of this app and most grateful to its creators.
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Quality
Works in a snappy manner, intuitive to use. Responsive developer. The Safari furigana feature blew my mind, though it can’t always nab every kanji.
I have an idea to make Nihongo even more “THE” Japanese dictionary app, unless it is there already and I don’t see it. A conjugation list (present, negative, past, negative past, te, masu, potential passive, causative, conditional, volitional, imperative).
I may return to this review and add more when I use the app even more.
I have an idea to make Nihongo even more “THE” Japanese dictionary app, unless it is there already and I don’t see it. A conjugation list (present, negative, past, negative past, te, masu, potential passive, causative, conditional, volitional, imperative).
I may return to this review and add more when I use the app even more.
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Response from developer
Conjugations on dictionary entries is definitely on my list. Can't say exactly when, but it helps to know you're looking for it!
Best App for Studying Japanese!!!
Hands down the best tool I have found for use as a companion to my Japanese studies. I’ve been able to increase vocabulary and improve my reading skills tremendously through daily use of this app. Taking a photo of Japanese text, using Google translate to turn image into text, then importing that text into a clipping is a very powerful way to improve reading and vocabulary. The words in the clipping are also then automatically compiled into flash cards for study. Wow, easily worth the cost given the increased productivity in learning Nihongo!!!
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Pretty great, a little room for improvement
This app is a nice wrapper for Jim Breen’s JE dictionary. Has better hyperlinking between relevant definitions than most dictionaries. The “Contained Words” are wrong sometimes, but for the most part are pretty useful when looking up words contained in things like compound verbs. Could use some stroke order diagrams.
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I never write reviews but this app deserves one
This app is amazing, it is a life saver and it alone has skyrocket my learning. It is the one greatest tool in my learning that I have used and will continue to use.
