# JEDict

> Japanese kanji and word dictionary with search, recognition, and learning tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Sergey Kurkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jedict/id482453036 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sergey Kurkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/482453039)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, Russian
- Released: 2011-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jedict/id482453036/reviews.md

## What is JEDict?

JEDict is Japanese kanji and word searching application.
It uses the dictionaries from Monash University FTP Archive. 

The following features are supported:
 
• Kanji and word search by Japanese reading or English translation
• Handwritten kanji recognition of all 6355 kanji
• Kanji search by graphemes
• Japanese optical character recognition
• Word by word translation
• Japanese kanji stroke order with kanji vector graphics
• JLPT lists

## Key features

- Kanji and word search
- Handwritten kanji recognition
- Kanji search by graphemes
- Japanese OCR
- Kanji stroke order animation
- JLPT lists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JEDict Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| OSX Basic | $23.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jedict/id482453036/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Was good,  but recently started to hang on launches

*2024-04-24*

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

### 1/5 — It was nice till last update.

*2021-08-11*

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.

### 5/5 — Simple and but helpful addition to your other Japanese language refs

*2018-08-14*

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.

### 5/5 — NEED

*2018-07-27*

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.

### 1/5 — no updates for me

*2018-01-02*

diaf

### 1/5 — Regret

*2017-12-30*

Crashing nonstop after updating to latest version on ios 9. It was nice...

### 4/5 — IOS 11 issues

*2017-10-22, version 1.0*

Has always been an excellent app, and has become invaluable. However, since updating to IOS 11, I can no longer access it.

### 1/5 — IOS 11

*2017-09-30*

This app was really good.  I loved the fact that I could draw kanji to look up things.  Now the app doesn’t work because my phone has iOS 11.  I would give this app a 5 star rating, but now that it’s useless for iOS 11, I feel a one star rating is more appropriate. :( Please update this app.

### 5/5 — JEDict

*2017-09-26*

Please update. My fav

### 5/5 — please update or app will be removed.

*2017-08-01*

Please update the app for iOS 10 and iOS11 and above so it doesn't get taken off the app store!!

## Frequently asked questions about JEDict

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2026-03-21

Fixed crashing issue on earlier iOS.

### 2.3 — 2026-03-16

• Japanese OCR on video
• ruby text in OCR page
• left navigation menu

### 2.2.1 — 2024-07-22

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.2 — 2024-02-26

Additional dictionaries
JLPT lists
Japanese text OCR  using Vision framework in iOS 16.0 and newer

### 2.1 — 2022-05-10

Fixed occasional crashes during translation.
Search engine optimization.
Memory usage optimization.

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