JEDict

JEDict

by Sergey Kurkin

2 ratings
17 reviews
Free
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This app helps users learn Japanese kanji and words through various search methods, including readings, English translations, and graphemes. It features handwritten recognition, OCR, stroke order animations, and JLPT lists for comprehensive study.

Kanji and word search
Handwritten kanji recognition
Kanji search by graphemes
Japanese OCR
Kanji stroke order animation
JLPT lists
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What's New in JEDict

2.3.1

March 21, 2026

Fixed crashing issue on earlier iOS.

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In-App Purchases

$19.99

JEDict Pro

All features enabled

User reviews

Was good, but recently started to hang on launches

Hangs everytime now on every launch, tried resetting caches to no avail, hopefully a fix or workaround comes soon.

edit: I found out, it's because of enabling the examples dictionary. If I disable that, it no longer hangs.

M3 MacBookPro
Sonoma 14.4.1

It was nice till last update.

I using this app for few years and was happy till yesterday when I installed new update with rebuild interface. Very disappointed by this“update”, that made using of app less friendly. Going to look for something more reliably.

Simple and but helpful addition to your other Japanese language refs

Whether you’re studying Japanese or working on technical and medical translations, JEDict Lite helps. The lexicon it contains is appropriate for people with beginner and intermediate levels of Japanese, and is presented with an intuitive interface for ease of use. If you are stuck on a reading for a particular kanji you can use the pallet to write, then search and display the reading and related kanji and words. Also Japanese/English fonts are customizable making copy and paste into other docs useful.

The lexicon is drawn from the EDICT program at Monash University which has a long history in developing the resources. I have a print library containing many J-E E-J dictionaries, and some of them weigh several kilograms and are 20cm thick. I have the app versions of the same that cost in the hundreds. While larger lexicon of these are necessary for advanced translation, but despite the cost for those the interfaces are clunky. So JEDict lite is the extra handy little app.

It’s free so give it a go.
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NEED

This dictionary is a god send. I’ve used it since I first got the IPod Touch 4gen and I’ve never had a problem; even now on my IPhone 6. As long as you can draw the kanji or get in the ball park, stroke order doesn’t matter, you’ll find the kanji you’re looking for. Additionally, the meaning, JLPT level, different readings, and the list of words the kanji is used in make completing assignments a breeze. Also, there are vocab lists separated by JLPT level.

TL;DR: Lovely app, highly recommended. Get it.
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no updates for me

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FAQ

What is JEDict?

JEDict is a Japanese kanji and word searching application that utilizes dictionaries from Monash University. It supports various search methods, handwritten recognition, and provides JLPT lists for learners.

What are the key features of JEDict?

JEDict offers kanji and word search by reading or English translation, handwritten kanji recognition, grapheme-based kanji search, Japanese OCR, word-by-word translation, kanji stroke order visualization, and JLPT lists.

What devices does JEDict support?

JEDict is available on macOS, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for JEDict?

JEDict has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How often is JEDict updated?

The latest version of JEDict is 2.3.1, last updated on March 21, 2026. This indicates a history of updates, though the specific frequency is not detailed.

Does JEDict have ads?

No, JEDict does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without ad support.

What is the user rating for JEDict?

JEDict has a user rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its current user base.

How does JEDict help with learning Japanese?

JEDict aids Japanese learning through its comprehensive dictionary features, including kanji recognition, stroke order animations, and JLPT-specific vocabulary lists, facilitating a deeper understanding of the language.