Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary

Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary

with Optical Recognition

1.1K ratings
373 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 29, 2013
  • August 19, 2026

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This app helps you read, write, and learn Japanese with a powerful dictionary, offline OCR, and interactive flashcards. It offers advanced text analysis and a unique social feature for community support.

Offline Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Extensive Japanese dictionary with 20+ languages
Interactive flashcards for vocabulary learning
Advanced Japanese text analysis
Handwriting and radical search
Community-powered Q&A wall
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What's New in Yomiwa

6.1.2

August 19, 2026

• Various fixes and improvements.

Subscription plans

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User reviews

Application très complète

Je découvre l’application et je la trouve vraiment très complète. On peut en plus la mettre en français, il y a la possibilité d’avoir des flash card, des rappels de réviser. Vraiment une application qui me booste dans mon apprentissage. Il me reste juste à payer la version totale pour profiter de la traduction par appareil photo qui pourra m’être utile notamment lorsque je lis des mangas japonais quand je croise un ou plusieurs kanji que je ne maîtrise pas mais déjà sur l’appli en elle même je suis convaincu bravo.
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Recomendado x1000

Te amo Yomiwa、 te pongo 5 porque no hay mas.
A veces dibujo em kanji súper feo y aún así sabe cual es, te explica con ejemplos, grammar, etc.

Good

If it is possible ,I want to be translated in more east European languages

The camera feature is not very useful comparing to Goggle Translate.

I payed 39$ for the full version so I could use the camera feature to translate symbols during my trip in Japan. The app could not provide any good translation of sentences which is basically useless. I just deleted the app and switched to Google Translate which works perfectly and it’s free.

Response from developer

Hello. I agree with you. Yomiwa is more of a dictionary for word by word definitions, example sentences, study lists and flashcards. It's a companion app for Japanese learners and expats, not really a translator for tourists visiting Japan. Please feel free to reach out to us for a refund at feedback.ios@yomiwa.net. Vivien

My fav Japanese dictionary app

I tried 5 different Japanese dictionary apps before settling on Yomiwa. The interface, functionality, and the fact that it’s free made it a clear winner.

I also discovered recently that the developer is incredibly responsive to bug fixes and suggestions!!! Literally they pushed out a requested update in less than 24 hours 🫪🫪🫪. You guys are the best!!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Crashes after recent iOS updates

Bug

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

What does Yomiwa do?

Yomiwa is a comprehensive tool for learning and using Japanese. It functions as a dictionary, translator, and optical character recognizer (OCR). It assists users in reading, writing, and studying the Japanese language through various features.

What are the key features of Yomiwa?

Key features include an offline OCR engine capable of recognizing over 4000 Japanese characters from images or the camera, an extensive bidirectional dictionary with detailed word and kanji information, interactive flashcards for vocabulary memorization, and advanced text analysis tools.

How does Yomiwa help with learning Japanese?

Yomiwa aids learning through its extensive dictionary, which provides detailed information on words and kanji, example sentences, and pronunciation. It also offers personalized flashcard decks based on learning statistics and a text analyzer that breaks down sentences and displays furiganas.

Is Yomiwa free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core dictionary and OCR functionalities. However, it includes in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require payment.

Can Yomiwa recognize Japanese text from pictures?

Yes, Yomiwa features a powerful offline Optical Character Recognition (OCR) engine that can instantly recognize Japanese characters from your pictures or directly through your device's camera. This allows you to read signs, menus, books, or manga by simply pointing your camera at the text.