Best apps like 大辞林

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Updated July 2026

大辞林 is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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Jishokun#2

Jishokun by Johan Olsson

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This app provides comprehensive Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary functions. It includes features for kanji lookup, pronunciation, text translation, and stroke order visualization. Users can also save frequently used words and customize settings like text size.

Kanji Lookup#3

Kanji Lookup by telethon k.k.

Worth Considering
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4.7😊(3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Quickly find the meaning and pronunciation of unknown Kanji characters by drawing them. This app focuses on fast, easy lookup without complex methods, offering definitions and relevant word examples. It also supports keyboard and pasteboard searches.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate kanji recognition
  • 💡 Comprehensive kanji information
  • 👍 Helpful for learning Japanese

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional recognition issues
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Camera function not reliable

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