imiwa?

imiwa?

Japanese dictionary ++

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967 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 12, 2019
  • August 7, 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?

5.3.0

August 7, 2026

Learn Japanese grammar with Tae Kim's classic guide, browse full Hiragana and Katakana reference charts, navigate the new Counters reference plus a handful of accuracy fixes. A GRAMMAR GUIDE, BUILT IN The Learn tab now includes Tae Kim's Guide to Japanese Grammar, from Hiragana basics through advanced constructs. Every lesson links to the words and kanji it covers, and the Analyser now points out which grammar lessons apply to whatever you just looked up. This grammar guide is only available in English. HIRAGANA & KATAKANA, AT A GLANCE Browse full Hiragana and Katakana charts from the Learn tab and tap any character for its own detail page — stroke order, calligraphic styles, example words, and its counterpart in the other script, all in one place. A REAL COUNTERS REFERENCE The Counters screen offers a searchable interface, with real example sentences for each counter, and a quick link back from any word that is referenced as a counter. EXPORT YOUR SEARCH HISTORY History can now be exported alongside your vocabulary lists. AND SEVERAL FIXES We listen to your feedback and have fixed a number of problems in this release too, including flashcards showing obscure kanji for kana-only words, JLPT vocabulary decks occasionally picking up an unrelated homonym for a shared reading and missing pitch accent data for thousands of kana-only words.

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Very good but a suggestion

Hey, this is very awesome, could be the best in the category, all for free! How generous

but I have one suggestion

since the search is running for lots of things, the result comes a little delayed.
Other app would instantly shows the result on character input

I wonder if we can have a settings to narrow the search
I don’t need it to search example text, most of the time I just want to search for the vocab and will see the example text within the word card

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Best Japanese dictionary app ever since iphone was a thing

Super stoked the app is getting an update, been using it since maybe 15 years ago. I don’t need to look up Japanese as often now as I’m better with the language but I will forever keep this amazing app

The new UI

This was my fav app but I’m sorry the new UI is so annoying. Before it would automatically copy and paste into the app and literally show you the whole translation word for word and you click on the words you want to dissect.

Now you gotta slap it into the tiny search bar and go to a tab to do it. It’s a small thing but the previous one was so perfect now I’m salty.
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Superbe mise à jour, mais…

Bonjour.
Une excellente appli depuis des années déjà, de très bonnes mises à jour, cependant, je trouve l’ordre des kanjis (trait par trait) beaucoup trop lent… Etant en boucle, il ne serait pas gênant que ce soit un peu plus rapide, voire comme c’était avant.

How to ruin an app

This is amazing example how to ruin something that didnt need an update. Kanji search is mow terrible, radical search is unintiutive and silly, handdrawing getting it wrong every single time. Verb conjugation lookup is just gone, i repeat, VERB CONJUGATION IS GONE! What the hell?!

Not going back to this app ever, this is beyond saving, looking for alternatives now, thanks developers!
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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

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add option to change app theme/color scheme

Feature

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.