# Japanese Dictionary Takoboto — Japanese language study tool

> Japanese-English dictionary and language learning study tool with example sentences and kanji info. (iPhone/iPad app by Ondrej Benovsky.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-dictionary-takoboto/id6743079369 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ondrej Benovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801176200)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 121 MB
- Released: 2025-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-dictionary-takoboto/id6743079369/reviews.md

## What is Japanese Dictionary Takoboto?

Japanese-English dictionary and Japanese language learning study tool. Includes example sentences, kanji information and conjugated forms for each word. Some Japanese words are also translated to many other languages (see below).

The words can be searched using kanji, kana, romaji or latin alphabets. Full sentences and conjugated forms are also recognized. Kanji can be searched by selecting multiple radicals.

FEATURES:

- 200,000+ Japanese words with English translations
- Search as you type with kanji, kana, romaji or alphabet
- Example phrases to see how words are used
- Easy kanji search by selecting multiple radicals
- Conjugations are provided and can be searched as well
- Common misspellings are recognized
- Voice audio using text-to-speech
- Favorites, history and custom lists of words for review
- Ready-made study lists
- Kana charts
- Pitch accent display
- Japanese definitions for some words

LANGUAGES:

The Japanese words are partially translated to many languages. Available languages are:

- Japanese ↔ English (100% translated)
- Japanese ↔ German (66% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Russian (43% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Spanish (31% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Dutch (29% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Hungarian (28% translated)
- Japanese ↔ French (26% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Thai (23% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Portuguese (22% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Indonesian (20% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Swedish (20% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Chinese (19% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Italian (19% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Polish (18% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Finnish (17% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Korean (17% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Persian (16% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Vietnamese (16% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Ukrainian (15% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Arabic (15% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Czech (14% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Danish (12% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Romanian (12% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Slovene (11% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Greek (11% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Lithuanian (8% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Malay (8% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Hindi (8% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Latvian (7% translated)
- Japanese ↔ Tagalog (6% translated)


Like most of the Japanese dictionary apps out there, the data is from the awesome JMdict project made by the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group thanks to Jim Breen and others.

## Key features

- 200,000+ Japanese words with English translations
- Search by kanji, kana, romaji, or alphabet
- Example phrases and conjugated forms
- Kanji search by radicals
- Favorites, history, and custom study lists
- Pitch accent display

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-dictionary-takoboto/id6743079369/reviews.md

### 5/5 — E-辞書

*2026-05-28*

いい感じです

### 5/5 — Worth it!

*2026-04-19*

Very precise and informative app

### 2/5 — add this feature!

*2026-03-27*

i wanna add translation with my language but it isn’t available.

### 5/5 — Takoboto cares about user experience

*2026-03-23*

It’s refreshing to use an app that actually works. It does loose kana searches because it already knew you wanted that. It shows results instantly. It matches conjugations. It hooks into Anki. There’s a shortcut button to clear the search text. It’s the highest quality experience you can get with a dictionary. It feels good to use this software. Fantastic work.

### 5/5 — Remark

*2026-03-14*

いいアプリ

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2026-02-25*

Super excellent

### 4/5 — Nice App

*2026-02-04*

It’s a pretty good transition app but I wish it had a scanner with scans kanji’s paragraph and translates it

### 5/5 — Convenient

*2026-01-28*

Using it from past one and half year,once you know about how to use it its the best and most convenient dictionary out there.

### 4/5 — Please log in menu for sync

*2026-01-24*

Best ever from 2017 @android

**Developer response:** Hello. You can login in the app’s Settings.

### 4/5 — iOS Shortcuts please

*2026-01-15*

Amazing app! I just wish it could support iOS shortcuts app. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about Japanese Dictionary Takoboto

### What does the Japanese Dictionary Takoboto app do?

This app serves as a Japanese-English dictionary and a comprehensive language learning study tool. It provides translations for over 200,000 Japanese words, along with example sentences, detailed kanji information, and conjugated forms for each word. It also supports searching using kanji, kana, romaji, or Latin alphabets.

### What are the key features of this Japanese dictionary app?

Key features include a large database of over 200,000 Japanese words with English translations, versatile search options (kanji, kana, romaji, alphabet), example phrases to illustrate word usage, and easy kanji searching by selecting multiple radicals. It also offers conjugations, common misspelling recognition, voice audio, study lists, and pitch accent display.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free resource for users.

### What languages are supported for translation?

The primary translation is Japanese to English, which is 100% translated. Additionally, Japanese words are partially translated into a wide range of other languages, including German, Russian, Spanish, French, and many more, with varying percentages of translation completeness.

### How can I search for kanji within the app?

The app offers an easy way to search for kanji by allowing you to select multiple radicals. This feature helps users identify and look up kanji characters even if they are unsure of the exact reading or stroke order.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2025-11-21

Added flashcards.
Bug fixes.

### 1.0.12 — 2025-10-21

Bug fixes

### 1.0.9 — 2025-08-20

Bug fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2025-05-31

Fixed crash on iPad.
Updated dictionary and language files.
Added auto-search from clipboard feature.

### 1.0.3 — 2025-03-21

Fixed app crash

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