Japanese

Japanese

More than a dictionary

3.6K ratings
386 reviews
Free

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Released
February 12, 2019
Updated
December 28, 2019

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This comprehensive language learning tool offers an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences. It includes advanced features like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader, alongside flashcard study tools and JLPT-specific lists. Learn Japanese offline with this pocket-sized study companion.

✓Extensive dictionary with 175,000+ entries
✓58,000+ example sentences
✓Handwriting recognition for kanji/kana
✓Conjugation search
✓Text reader for translation
✓Flashcard study tools
✓JLPT study lists
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What's New in Japanese

4.6.1

December 28, 2019

- Dark Mode (iOS 13) - SKIP keyboard - Options to turn off the flipping animation and to disable the colors on the flashcards - Bugfixes - Some more bugfixes

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User reviews

Just one wish...

The app is perfect so i won't bother with small things. So perfect that it has been 7 years without updates and i still use it everyday. I hope from the bottomnof my heart that they dont erase it from the store. All my learning notes on expressions and kanjis and etymologies are here. I have 7 years of notes on words and expression. Im truly scared about the developer deleting it. I don't need updates. Just keep it please.
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Fantastic, with one weakness.

The supreme app for learners of Japanese, powerful dictionary in your pocket. Design is subtle and highly functional. Particular fan of the broad range of vocabulary categories.

My only criticism is the written kanji search feature. It struggles to accurately identify complex kanji when written/drawn by stroke.

A certain Chinese dictionary app (Pleco) performs this function far better, often I will search a kanji in that app separately and paste it over.

If it were possible for the developers to improve this feature this app would be approaching perfection…
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Good

Perfect. Simple and free with no bloat! Massive offline dictionary that you can use to look up any word and add it to a list. Study or export your list. I highly recommend using it on the go to assist your learning. It might be good for starting from zero too, but I've been using it mostly after getting through the kaishi 1.5k deck to search for more specific words.
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No longer a good option for learning.

This WAS a good app two years ago when I was in Japan. I was able to search for and save certain phrases to a list, have it say them to me, hear and practice the pronunciation and use it when I was in Japan.

I redownloaded it, to see how it was these days before recommending it to a friend for her upcoming travels. The speech function no longer works making the app somewhat useless for her as a non Japanese speaking person hoping to learn to pronounce a few key phrases before travel. Wouldn’t recommend to friends with its current functionality issues.
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Almost a decade

I’ve had this app for probably close to a decade and its still my go to. It’s my trusty true dictionary

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App crashes when scrolling through certain kanji lists

Bug

Occasional display issues with floating vocabulary words

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Requested Features

4 requests

Sync functionality across devices

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More customization options for flashcards and study modes

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Improved sentence/phrase lookup and translation

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Ability to add personal notes to dictionary entries

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FAQ

What does the Japanese app do?

The Japanese app is a comprehensive study companion for learning the Japanese language. It features an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences, along with tools like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader for translation. It also includes flashcard study tools and dedicated lists for JLPT preparation.

What are the key features of the Japanese app?

Key features include a fast and relevant search engine, handwriting recognition for kanji and kana, conjugation search, a text reader for translating longer passages, flashcards with sharing capabilities, text-to-speech for pronunciation, and JLPT-specific study lists. It also offers custom content creation, split view support, and data import/export.

How much does the Japanese app cost?

Based on the provided information, the app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model for full access to its features.

Can I use the Japanese app offline?

Yes, the app runs offline, allowing you to learn and study the Japanese language on the go without an internet connection. This makes it a convenient tool for learning wherever you are.

Who is the target audience for this Japanese learning app?

This app is ideal for anyone studying Japanese, from beginners to advanced learners. It's particularly useful for those who want a robust dictionary, practice with flashcards, need help with kanji recognition, or are preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).