Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary

Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary

with Optical Recognition

1.1K ratings
383 reviews
Free
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Released
September 29, 2013
Updated
October 30, 2026

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This app helps you learn and understand Japanese through a comprehensive dictionary, optical character recognition, and interactive flashcards. It offers advanced text analysis and a community forum for users to ask questions and get help.

✓Offline Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
✓Extensive Japanese dictionary with 200K entries
✓Interactive flashcards for vocabulary learning
✓Japanese text analysis with furigana display
✓Community forum for user questions
✓Handwriting and radical search
✓Pitch accent information
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What's New in Yomiwa

6.2.1

October 30, 2026

• New “Word of the day” widget: a word from today’s news on your Home Screen. Tap it to open its dictionary entry. • “Save to list” now takes one tap: add or remove a word instantly, with Undo and your recent lists at the top. • Get to your search faster: the app opens without the welcome animation, and the new “Show keyboard automatically” setting has the keyboard ready when you open the app or switch to the Dictionary. • In quiz modes, tap to move on right after a correct answer. • Fixes: Dictionary is back in the tab bar if it disappeared after the last update, lists keep your place when you come back from a word, and words removed on another device no longer reappear after syncing.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Yomiwa Pro: Yearly

Unlock all Pro features, billed yearly.

$19.991 Year
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User reviews

Scope bloat

Every recent update gradually took the simplicity away. Every action requires more clicks now. Longer to add stuff to lists, longer to come to answers, longer to review

Response from developer

Thank you, you're right. Recent updates added extra steps to the basics, and new version 6.2.1 takes them out: • Adding a word to a list is quick again: tap the star, then the list. • The app opens straight away, with no animation in the way. • In quizzes, a tap moves on right after a correct answer. • If the Dictionary disappeared from your tab bar, it's back. If anything else feels slower than before, please tell me through yomiwa.app@gmail.com Vivien

Mon compagnon d'apprentissage

C'est devenu un réflexe. Je rencontre un mot au détour d'une discussion, je l'ajoute dans mon Yomiwa. Je fais une heure chaque matin de révision grâce à l'application. Je maîtrise plusieurs centaines de mots désormais. Le côté gamifié me plaît beaucoup aussi. Le développeur est à l'écoute des retours et propose des améliorations bienvenues. Génial. Merci beaucoup.
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Practical

This dictionary is absolutely awesome 👌

Terrible dictionary search

I really love this app, but searching English to Japanese is a nightmare. The words it suggests are just not relevant at all, and doesn't actually suggest more common words. Everything else I love.

BE WARNED

Do not pay for the pro subscription. The subscription will not appear in your list of subscriptions. There is no way to manage the subscription from the app. They will not send you an email confirming your subscription and provide you a way to cancel it. They still not send you a reminder when your subscription is about to renew. In short, it's a trap.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes after recent iOS updates

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Issues with the study list feature replacing words

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to save documents within the app

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More customization options for the user interface

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Improved handwriting recognition

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Direct integration with Anki flashcard app

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FAQ

Does Yomiwa have ads?

Yomiwa is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience. This is a significant advantage for users who prefer not to encounter advertisements while studying.

What are the subscription options for Yomiwa Pro?

Yomiwa Pro offers two subscription plans: a monthly subscription for $2.99 and a yearly subscription for $19.99. These plans unlock premium features for enhanced learning.

How accurate is Yomiwa's OCR?

Yomiwa's OCR engine can recognize over 4000 Japanese characters and works for both horizontal and vertical text. While generally praised, some users have reported unreliability with complex layouts.

Can Yomiwa be used offline?

Yes, Yomiwa features a powerful offline Optical Character Recognition (OCR) engine and an offline translator, making it useful even without an internet connection.

What kind of learning features does Yomiwa offer?

Yomiwa includes interactive flashcards for vocabulary building, with decks tailored to your learning statistics. It also provides pre-built lists organized by JLPT levels and school grades.

How does Yomiwa compare to other Japanese learning apps?

Yomiwa stands out with its robust OCR capabilities, extensive dictionary, and a unique community forum for user support. Its flashcard system is also highly regarded for its personalized approach.

Is Yomiwa suitable for beginners?

Yes, Yomiwa is designed for learners of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Features like flashcards, example sentences, and the community forum make it accessible for those just starting with Japanese.

What devices does Yomiwa support?

Yomiwa is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is designed to function seamlessly across these Apple devices.