imiwa?

imiwa?

Japanese dictionary ++

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981 reviews
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Released
February 12, 2019
Updated
October 24, 2026

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A comprehensive offline Japanese dictionary supporting multiple languages for definitions. It includes kanji information, example sentences, and conjugation tools, making it suitable for learners of all levels.

✓Offline Japanese dictionary
✓Multilingual definitions
✓Kanji database
✓Example sentences
✓Conjugation tools
✓Romaji search
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What's New in imiwa?

5.6.0

October 24, 2026

A much smaller download with optional dictionary packs, a more helpful Visual Search, and faster pages everywhere. Hello iPhone Duo! DICTIONARY PACKS imiwa? is now a much smaller download: the core dictionary comes with the app, and extra meaning languages, proper names and the extended example sentences are optional packs. On first launch imiwa? suggests the packs that fit your languages, and you can manage them anytime in Preferences › Dictionary Data. VISUAL SEARCH A new display menu next to the brush lets you size the kanji and the radicals and show or hide the jōyō mark. Selected radicals now light up in many more kanji (experimental, activate in preferences). FASTER EVERYWHERE Many screens load faster, particularly on older devices. BETTER TRANSLATIONS AND READINGS Meanings translated on your device (Apple Intelligence) are more faithful, and Arabic and Hebrew read right to left. NOTES Searching your notes shows each match in a short excerpt and highlights it in the note's word or kanji too. LARGER TEXT Search results, the search scopes, Flashcards and several other screens adapt better to the largest text sizes. AND SEVERAL FIXES We listen to your feedback and have fixed a number of problems in this release too, including an import of lists from an older version that could restart on every launch and drain the battery.

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User reviews

RIP old app

Updated iOS and App has been rendered UNRECOGNIZABLE and RUINED by vibe-coded nonsense. An app that was perfectly reliable and satisfactory for several YEARS with NO demand or need to be completely demolished and replaced with a generic-looking bubbly gen AI interface that is bulky and unintuitive, plus a garish new icon that makes me feel embarrassed to use it. I hope the developer realizes that there are many Japanese dictionary apps available, and the reason why we all used this one was the UI and set of features it had, and by changing all of that it is no longer the app we know and love. Sadly I may have to look for a new app for serious learners
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Recent update is game changer

Longtime user of the app and others like it. After this most recent update (big change!!) I just felt inclined to come on and say great job — so many new features and it’s all pretty intuitive. Many tanks. The app is now 10x more useful.

Best Japanese app

Not just a dictionary for me all the extras for reading and teaching Japanese in one app. Love it, using it since I started learning Japanese 4 years ago, app development better then my Japanese and that’s just because of my laziness:D

Feature requests

Thanks for adding search-on-copy. Can you please also add "tab" to select searchform, and larger font size on Mac? 🙏

Avant/après

Quelle erreur cette mise à jour!!!! Elle était parfaite cette appli !!! Pourquoi l’avoir changée????? Tout a changé. Retrouver des mots devient plus dur. Avant il suffisait de les écrire même en romaji. Maintenant si on omet une apostrophe, on ne trouve pas. Même pour les exemples, tout était plus clair. Vraiment grosse déception !!!!!
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Search function sometimes becomes unresponsive

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Settings menu not fully accessible on some devices

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Clipboard auto-paste feature can be distracting

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add option to change app theme/color scheme

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Improve export/sharing capabilities for vocab lists

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Implement handwriting recognition for kanji lookup

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Expand example sentences and improve their translations

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FAQ

What does imiwa? do?

imiwa? is a comprehensive offline Japanese dictionary. It allows users to search for words in Japanese, romaji, or English, French, Russian, and German. It also provides access to a kanji database, example sentences, and conjugation tools.

Is imiwa? free to use?

Yes, imiwa? is a free application. It does not require any payment to download or use its core features, and it does not display advertisements or have in-app purchases.

Can I use imiwa? without an internet connection?

Absolutely. A key feature of imiwa? is that it does not require an internet connection to function. All dictionary data, kanji information, and example sentences are stored locally on your device.

What languages are supported for definitions?

While the primary focus is on English definitions, imiwa? offers definitions in English, French, Russian, and German for some entries. The English translation is guaranteed for all entries from the JMDict dictionary.

Who is the target audience for imiwa?

This app is designed for anyone studying the Japanese language, including beginners who can utilize the conjugation tools and example sentences, as well as more advanced learners who need a robust offline dictionary and kanji reference.