Finally, something different than the rest.
A lot of dictionaries are just reskins of the same datasets it seems. Kotomora is something unique—it has plain explanations of the NUANCES of the word, not just the English dictionary equivalent, and another things that is also really important to me: etymology for Kanji. They even have entries for English words explaining different ways the English word could be translated and the different nuances between each translation. Simply incredible, and finally something unique.
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Response from developer
Thank you so much! Helping learners understand the nuances behind words—not just their dictionary equivalents—is exactly why we created Kotomora. We’re especially glad you’re enjoying the kanji etymology and English-to-Japanese translation guides. It means a lot to hear that these features make Kotomora feel genuinely different. Thank you for your support!
Finally, A Modern Japanese Dictionary App
I’ve been studying Japanese for 2 years and use Shirabe Jisho a lot but I’ve noticed it doesn’t get updated much and the example sentences aren’t very helpful.
This app has much better example sentences and separates the distinct meanings when a word has multiple definitions.
Shirabe Jisho’s audio examples are also really bad. This app actually has natural sounding audio examples so I can practice proper pitch accent, which I find useful.
The analyze feature that breaks down sentences for you is a really nice touch.
Definitely try it out if you’re looking for a more modern Japanese dictionary or learning app that’s updated often and takes feedback.
This app has much better example sentences and separates the distinct meanings when a word has multiple definitions.
Shirabe Jisho’s audio examples are also really bad. This app actually has natural sounding audio examples so I can practice proper pitch accent, which I find useful.
The analyze feature that breaks down sentences for you is a really nice touch.
Definitely try it out if you’re looking for a more modern Japanese dictionary or learning app that’s updated often and takes feedback.
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Response from developer
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled that the clearer definitions, natural audio, example sentences, and Analyze Text feature are helping with your studies. Creating a modern Japanese dictionary that continues to improve through learner feedback is exactly what we’re aiming for, so your support means a lot to us. Thanks for giving Kotomora a try!
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.