Excellent Japanese dictionary app
This has become my main Japanese dictionary app. I like how it actually explains how to use each word and gives examples for each usage.
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This app offers a comprehensive Japanese dictionary with advanced search options, including handwriting recognition. It provides in-depth word analysis, example sentences, and translation guides to help learners understand natural Japanese usage and nuances.
✓Handwriting Japanese character search
✓Japanese-English dictionary
✓Sentence analyzer
✓Translation guides for natural usage
✓Kanji details and stroke order
✓JLPT level and frequency information
✓Offline review of saved entries
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What's New in Kotomora
1.3.0
July 14, 2026
Word pages now show how words connect: • Related words on every entry — synonyms, words that are easily confused, word families, politeness equivalents, and transitive/intransitive pairs • Usage patterns and common expressions, with examples you can open in the analyzer • "See all" links to explore a word's full family More to explore: • Browse every translation guide from A to Z in the Explore tab • Redesigned translation guide pages Refinements: • Search results update while you're still typing Japanese • A new two-column layout for word pages on iPad • Report a content issue directly from any page • Many small design and layout fixes
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FAQ
How does Kotomora help with learning Japanese vocabulary?
Kotomora provides detailed entries for Japanese words, including readings, meanings, example sentences, pitch accent, conjugations, frequency, and JLPT level. It also offers translation guides to explain how English words map to natural Japanese usage.
Can I search for Japanese words in Kotomora without knowing their reading?
Yes, Kotomora allows you to search by typing Japanese, English, romaji, kana, or kanji. Additionally, you can draw Japanese characters by hand when you don't know the reading, making it accessible even for beginners.
What kind of grammar support does Kotomora offer?
Kotomora includes a sentence analyzer that breaks down words and grammar within sentences. This feature helps learners understand sentence structure and the function of different words in context.
Is Kotomora suitable for offline use?
Yes, Kotomora allows you to save entries for offline review. This feature is beneficial for studying on the go without an internet connection.
What devices is Kotomora available on?
Kotomora is available on iPhone and iPad devices, indicated by its supported devices list.
How often is Kotomora updated?
The latest version of Kotomora is 1.1.0, and it was last updated on June 25, 2026. This suggests a relatively frequent update cycle for the app.
What is the age rating for Kotomora?
Kotomora has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners.
Does Kotomora have ads?
No, Kotomora does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.