Nihongo - Japanese Dictionary

Nihongo - Japanese Dictionary

Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar

1.9K ratings
261 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 13, 2014
  • September 16, 2026

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This app is an offline Japanese study tool that functions as a dictionary, translator, and flashcard creator. It helps users learn Japanese by analyzing text from their surroundings, such as signs and menus, and creating personalized study materials.

Offline Japanese dictionary
Picture-to-text translation (OCR)
Automatic flashcard creation
Reading assistant with furigana/romaji
Spaced repetition flashcards
Search in English, Japanese, or romaji
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What's New in Nihongo

1.35.2

September 16, 2026

Improvements * Refresh in-app tutorial screenshots throughout Nihongo. * Refine dictionary navigation titles and compact word popovers on iOS 26. Bug Fixes * Fix an iPadOS 18 crash that could occur when resizing the app after canceling a back gesture. * Fix the area around the Home indicator displaying incorrectly during flashcard sessions on iOS 18. * Fix “View Conjugations” sometimes disappearing after resizing Nihongo on iPad. * Fix the Sync screen’s navigation bar background displaying incorrectly while resolving an iCloud sync conflict on iOS 26. * Fix Spotlight results becoming stale or failing to update after startup, dictionary updates, or system reindexing.

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Subscription plans

Nihongo Pro (Monthly)

Flashcards, audio, and more, renewing monthly

$4.991 Month
7 Days trial
Price Updates
September 7, 2026$4.99
July 15, 2024$4.99
June 29, 2024$3.99
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In-App Purchases

$179.99

Nihongo Pro (Lifetime)

Extra features and content, forever

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User reviews

Finally, pitch accent in pro

I was initially disappointed the pro version didn’t include pitch accent for some time now but I’m glad you finally got it included for no extra fee.

Kind of meh

I wanted to use this app mostly to read kanji on the go but when I take a photo of Japanese products or text, it’s not uncommon that the app doesn’t recognize some or all of the text, even though the photo is very clear and even after retaking the photo several times.

Great app, unfortunately subscription based

This is a fantastic app, but I wish there were other pricing options than a subscription.

Scheint etwas teuer zu sein, aber sein Geld wert

Das ist ein wunderbarer All-in-One Japanisch Wörterbuch App. Wenn man es auf Deutsch einstellt, greift es bei den Bedeutungen von Wadoku (auch offline) zurück, die ziemlich gut sind. Auch Kanjis werden aufgedröselt und man kann mit der Kamera auf Wörter zugreifen. Verbkonjugationen sind auch enthalten.
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非常实用!, ¡Muy útil!, Very useful!, बहुत उपयोगी!, খুবই উপকারী!, Muito útil!, Очень полезно!, とても便利です!, खूप उपयुक्त!, చాలా ఉపయోగకరం!, Çok kullanışlı!, 매우 유용해요!, Très utile !, Rất hữu ích!, மிகவும் பயனுள்ளது!, بہت مفید!, Sehr nützlich!, بسیار کاربردی!, มีประโยชน์มาก!, ખૂબ ઉપયોગી!, ಬಹಳ ಉಪಯುಕ್ತ!, വളരെ ഉപകാരപ്രദം!, Bardzo przydatne!, Дуже корисно!, Foarte util!, Heel nuttig!, Πολύ χρήσιμο!, Velmi užitečné!, Nagyon hasznos!, Mycket användbart!, Çox faydalıdır!, Полезно!, Өте пайдалы!, Juda foydali!, Kiswahili: Inafaa sana!, Molto utile!, العربية: مفيد جدًا! Многу корисно!, Zelo uporabno!, Vrlo korisno!, Vrlo korisno!, Veoma korisno!, Shumë e dobishme!, Շատ օգտակար է!, ძალიან სასარგებლოა!, Labai naudinga!, Ļoti noderīgi!, Väga kasulik!, Erittäin hyödyllinen!, Meget nyttigt!, Veldig nyttig!, Heel bruikbaar!, ཤིན་ཏུ་ཕན་ཐོགས་ཆེ།, Маш хэрэгтэй!, ມີປະໂຫຍດຫຼາຍ!, មានប្រយោជន៍ណាស់!, အလွန်အသုံးဝင်သည်!, Sangat berguna!, Napakakapaki-pakinabang!, Sangat berguna!, Rất hữu ích!
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Freezing issues when tapping on kanji

Bug

Font size problems

Bug

Inconsistent OCR and translation accuracy

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Handwriting input support

Feature

Customizable flashcard settings

Feature

Monolingual dictionary feature

Feature

Improved backup and sync functionality

Feature

Statistics and progress tracking

Feature

FAQ

What does the Nihongo app do?

Nihongo is an offline Japanese study tool that combines a comprehensive dictionary, a picture-to-text translator, and a flashcard system. It helps users learn Japanese by analyzing text from their environment, such as signs and menus, and creating personalized study materials.

What are the key features of Nihongo?

Key features include an offline dictionary with over 200,000 words, a photo lookup tool using OCR to translate text from images, a reading assistant that adds furigana/romaji to pasted text, and an intelligent flashcard system with spaced repetition for vocabulary and kanji.

Is Nihongo free to use?

The app offers a freemium model. While some core dictionary and search functionalities are available for free, advanced features like audio pronunciations, photo lookup, the reading assistant, and enhanced flashcard capabilities require a 'Nihongo Pro' subscription.

What devices is Nihongo compatible with?

The provided description does not explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems (iOS or Android) or device types. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting it is designed for smartphones and tablets.

How can Nihongo help me learn Japanese vocabulary?

Nihongo helps build vocabulary by allowing you to look up words from your surroundings via photos or pasted text. It automatically generates flashcards for these words, which you can then study using an intuitive spaced repetition system designed to help you master new terms effectively.