# Japanese etymology dictionary — learn Kanji characters

> learn Kanji characters (iPhone/iPad app by Ngoc Anh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-etymology-dictionary/id1524121729 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ngoc Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435062709)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 176 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-etymology-dictionary/id1524121729/reviews.md

## What is Japanese etymology dictionary?

This app provides an etymological dictionary of Japanese. 

With more than 20000 entries, this dictionary is one of the most comprehensive etymological dictionary of Japanese for English speakers. Japanese words are listed with detailed etymology and meaning. Entries are cross-referenced to other entries. 
If you are looking for an etymological dictionary to assist with your leaning of Japanese, this dictionary is the one to get.

This dictionary is a useful reference for Japanese teachers and students, and for anyone interested in the development of Japanese language. 

● Japanese etymology
- Detailed etymology and meaning
- Pronunciation
- Cross reference
- Over 20000 entries (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana)

● Kanji
- Over 2300 Kanji characters
- Detailed information
- Cross reference
- 77 units
- Learn Kanji characters in a unit using flashcards

● Custom Lists
- Create custom lists
- Add words into a custom list
- Add Kanji characters into a custom list
- Review entries in a list using flashcards

● Basic features:
- Search feature: search by word or by etymology
- Voice search
- Bookmark feature
- Built-in dictionary
- Learn 10 entries daily


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2020-07-19

No release notes.

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