imiwa?

imiwa?

Japanese dictionary ++

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 12, 2019
  • July 21, 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?

5.2.0

July 21, 2026

Notes join Search, color-coded lists, uncapped search results, faster ways to import your existing dictionary, and a more capable Kanji stroke order viewer. FASTER NAVIGATION Double-tap or tap again on a tab to jump right into action — start a search (2x Search), cycle through Kanji's lookup modes, or open your Vocabulary Lists (2x Learn) — from anywhere in the app. SEARCH YOUR OWN NOTES, TOO Your personal notes are now part of Search, right alongside Dictionary, Kanji, and Examples — write a note on a word and it'll surface again whenever you look that word up. Notes on example sentences now show a readable preview too. Typing in romaji is also more reliable everywhere, including the Analyser and Example sentences. COLOR-CODE YOUR LISTS Give your vocabulary lists a color of your choice, then spot at a glance which lists a word or kanji belongs to — right from search results, example sentences, and Kanji cards, no need to open the list to check. SEE MORE SEARCH RESULTS Dictionary and Example searches used to quietly stop at 50 results with no way to see more. Scroll past the last entry now and imiwa? keeps loading. Recently Visited entries also get the same quick swipe-to-favorite search results already have. BRING YOUR OLD DICTIONARY WITH YOU Switching from another Japanese dictionary app? imiwa? can now import a few backup formats. STROKE ORDER, LEVELED UP The Stroke Order sheet is now resizable and plays through every stroke automatically, so you can watch a character being written without tapping through it one stroke at a time. FLASHCARDS Jump straight from a flashcard's back to its full Word or Kanji entry, and enjoy a fairer shuffle of new cards each day so similar-sounding words in JLPT and other decks stop showing up back to back. AND SEVERAL FIXES We listen to your feedback and have fixed a number of problems in this release too, including long proverb headwords no longer clipping off their romaji, the camera now showing clear loading feedback (instead of looking stuck) while fetching an iCloud photo, and more reliable list sorting and drag-to-reorder.

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Great app turned bad

I hate writing this as this used to be such a great app. But with the recent revamp there are so many bugs it’s not worth trying to use the new features. I like the flash cards but the constant issues with pasting from other apps makes it not worth it. I adjusted the settings as suggested to make paste automatic as it used to be. It worked for a while. But now it doesn’t actually look up the words until I hit search. Then sometime it brings up the word but won’t actually show the definition. Just too many bugs now for prime time unfortunately. I’m happy to donate to these guys and have in the past as it’s my go to app for Japanese but please fix these bugs.
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Dev is Listening

I’ve written 2 reviews post big update July 2026 before this and at first the dev added the auto paste feature but it was bugged but after a recent update they fixed it. So it’s clear they are paying attention to all of the recent bad reviews based on the big update.

I can’t give it 5 stars again yet because of the overall performance downgrade of the new version but at least I can now use imiwa how I used to. Hopefully there’s minor performance improvements over time. Also I do appreciate some of the features like pitch accent that were added.

I do think there’s like a strong politically motivated anti ai bias at play that goes past the functional downgrades leading to a lot of the strongly negative reviews, that said there is still a noticeable performance downgrade compared to the previous version which is why I’m still only giving 4 stars for now even though it seems like the dev is trying.
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更新してすごく遅くなった!

本当に遅くなって全然無駄となった!:’(

Analysator: Furigana and Romaji way too small

It‘s great that you keep updating the app! First and foremost though:the furigana and also the romaji in the Analysator and example sentences are almost impossible to read - the letters are tiny. Please make them bigger!

AI Slop

Please just revert to the old version. You ruined everything that was good about the old version.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Search function sometimes becomes unresponsive

Bug

Settings menu not fully accessible on some devices

Bug

Clipboard auto-paste feature can be distracting

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add option to change app theme/color scheme

Feature

Improve export/sharing capabilities for vocab lists

Feature

Implement handwriting recognition for kanji lookup

Feature

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.