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MaruReader: Read in Japanese

MaruReader: Read in Japanese

Dictionary, Manga, Books, OCR

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Released
April 22, 2026
Updated
October 26, 2026

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SAMUEL ALLEN SMOKER
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Learn Japanese by reading manga, eBooks, and web content with an integrated dictionary. Instantly look up words, create flashcards, and utilize OCR for text recognition. Supports custom dictionaries and Anki integration for efficient vocabulary building.

✓Instant word lookup
✓OCR text recognition for manga
✓Anki flashcard creation
✓Custom dictionary support
✓EPUB and ZIP/CBZ import
✓Web browsing with dictionary
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What's New in MaruReader

1.3.1

October 26, 2026

Learn from YouTube Open a video's transcript in the web browser and tap any word to look it up. The transcript follows the video as it plays, and words you save to Anki include the sentence, a frame from the video, and a link back to that moment. Edit Anki notes before adding Long-press the + button to review a note first. Reorder or remove values, add text, or pick a different audio clip or dictionary. If duplicate detection would reject a word, you can now add it anyway. Mokuro support for manga Attach a mokuro file to a manga and MaruReader uses its text instead of on-device recognition. A .mokuro file inside a CBZ is attached automatically on import. Better text recognition Furigana, dense pages, and unusual layouts are recognized more reliably. Also in this update • Support for iPhone Duo • The web browser now shows pages edge to edge with a floating toolbar • Improved compatibility with sites like YouTube and X • New plain and no-title glossary values for Anki fields

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high quality

※update, even the icon is quality :o
the app icon/images made me nervous it's ai slop, but it's anything but this. lots of meticulous options like you would see right in yomitan. i've been needing this! お疲れさま！
GSgod enjoys human suffering

I’ve been looking for something like this forever

I can import CBZs and read manga, with built in dictionary lookup! I haven’t quite figured out the Anki integration, but I will, soon!
I haven’t quite figured paid money for apps that weren’t as good as this one. I’m so glad I found it!
MMegabulk

high quality

the app icon/images made me nervous it's ai slop, but it's anything but this. lots of meticulous options like you would see right in yomitan. i've been needing this! お疲れさま！
GSgod enjoys human suffering

FAQ

What is MaruReader?

MaruReader is a free and open-source application designed to help users learn Japanese by integrating a powerful dictionary with readers for eBooks, manga, and the web. It allows for instant word lookups and one-tap Anki flashcard creation.

How does MaruReader help with learning Japanese?

MaruReader facilitates Japanese learning by making reading more accessible. It provides instant word definitions, auto-converts verbs to dictionary form, and offers auto-generated furigana to help with unfamiliar kanji, allowing users to focus on language immersion.

Can MaruReader read text from manga images?

Yes, MaruReader features on-device OCR that can read text directly from any manga page. You can tap on recognized text to look up words, and it supports importing ZIP/CBZ files from your manga collection.

Does MaruReader support custom dictionaries?

Absolutely. MaruReader supports Yomitan dictionary format, allowing you to add your own J-E, J-J, pitch accent, or frequency dictionaries. It also includes integrated grammar guide with custom grammar dictionary support.

How does MaruReader integrate with Anki?

MaruReader offers one-tap Anki flashcard creation, automatically including context, readings, and definitions. It supports AnkiMobile and Anki-Connect, and allows configuration of custom fields for your preferred note types.

Is MaruReader available on multiple devices?

MaruReader is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices, indicated by its compatibility with these platforms.

Does MaruReader have ads?

No, MaruReader is ad-free. The application explicitly states that it is free and open source, and does not contain advertisements.

What is the update frequency for MaruReader?

MaruReader was last updated on May 5, 2026, with version 1.2.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance.