Best Japanese Dictionary Audio Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2β˜…, the japanese dictionary audio category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 238+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Japanese Dictionary Audio Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8β˜… (3.6K)NoNoAug 2026
2Japanese Dictionary TakobotoJapanese Dictionary TakobotoFree4.7β˜… (53)NoNoAug 2026
3Shirabe JishoShirabe JishoFree4.9β˜… (8.7K)NoNoAug 2026
4Japanese  - Listening SpeakingJapanese - Listening SpeakingFree3.0β˜… (4)YesYesJul 2026
5Japanese Dictionary - offlineJapanese Dictionary - offlineFreeβ€”NoYesMay 2026
6Japanese Dictionary Pro+Japanese Dictionary Pro+Free3.9β˜… (34)YesYesJul 2026
7Japanese Dictionary EnglishJapanese Dictionary EnglishFree3.8β˜… (5)NoNoAug 2026
8Japanese,Japanese,Free4.0β˜… (5)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Dictionary Audio

Japanese#1

Japanese by renzo Inc.

More than a dictionary
Editor's Choice
πŸ” Reference
4.8😊(3.6K ratings)
Free
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This comprehensive language learning tool offers an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences. It includes advanced features like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader, alongside flashcard study tools and JLPT-specific lists. Learn Japanese offline with this pocket-sized study companion.

What We Love

  • πŸ“š Comprehensive dictionary with detailed information
  • πŸ” Efficient search options (kanji, radicals, handwriting)
  • πŸ—‚οΈ Customizable vocabulary lists and flashcards
  • πŸ’‘ Helpful features like JLPT/Kanji Kentei levels, example sentences

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Handwriting recognition issues, especially on newer iOS versions
  • πŸ”‡ Text-to-speech function not working for some users
  • πŸ”€ Inconsistent organization of example sentences and conjugations
Japanese Dictionary Takoboto#2

Japanese Dictionary Takoboto by Ondrej Benovsky

Japanese language study tool
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Education
4.7(53 ratings)
Free
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This app is a comprehensive Japanese-English dictionary and language learning tool. It offers detailed information on words, including example sentences, kanji details, and conjugated forms. Search functionality supports various input methods like kanji, kana, and romaji.

Shirabe Jisho#3

Shirabe Jisho by Blazej Stanek

Offline dictionary and more
Worth Considering
πŸ” Reference
4.9😊(8.7K ratings)
Free
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This app provides a comprehensive offline Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary. It includes extensive entries, kanji details with stroke order, name databases, and example sentences. Features handwriting recognition and advanced search options for efficient language learning.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Comprehensive dictionary with many features
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • πŸ’‘ Ability to draw kanji for lookup
  • πŸš€ Offline functionality

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Search history can get cluttered
  • πŸ‘Ž Lack of pitch accent information
  • πŸ‘Ž Some example sentences are of poor quality

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Japanese  - Listening Speaking
Japanese  - Listening Speaking
Japanese - Listening Speaking
Japanese audio, video lessons
Free

Master Japanese pronunciation and fluency with interactive audio and video lessons. Practice speaking by listening to native speakers, recording your voice, and comparing. Engage with mini-games to reinforce learning and track your progress.

Extensive phrase library (9999+)Audio and video lessonsNative speaker pronunciation practice
πŸ“š Education
(4)
free with in-app purchases
5
Japanese Dictionary - offline
Japanese Dictionary - offline
Japanese Dictionary - offline
Translate Japanese faster
Free
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(0)
6
Japanese Dictionary Pro+
Japanese Dictionary Pro+
Japanese Dictionary Pro+
English to Japanese Dictionary
Free

Learn and translate Japanese with this offline dictionary and translator app. It offers a Japanese keyboard, word quizzes, and text-to-speech functionality. Save favorite words and access search history easily.

Offline dictionary and translatorJapanese keyboard with suggestionsInteractive word quizzes
πŸ“š Education
(34)
free with in-app purchases
7
Japanese Dictionary English
Japanese Dictionary English
Japanese Dictionary English
Listen sound, Work offline
Free

This free dictionary app provides English to Japanese and Japanese to English translations with audio pronunciations. It offers offline functionality, customizable voice accents and speeds, and advanced search options.

English to Japanese dictionaryJapanese to English dictionaryAudio pronunciations for words
πŸ” Reference
(5)
free
8
Japanese,
Japanese,
Japanese,
by Thanh Nguyen Van
Free

This English-Japanese dictionary offers a vast vocabulary with detailed word descriptions and numerous examples. Its user-friendly interface and high performance ensure a smooth learning experience, with full pronunciation support for both languages.

Largest vocabularyDetailed word descriptionsNumerous examples
πŸ“š Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
9
Japanese Dictionary Offline
Japanese Dictionary Offline
Japanese Dictionary Offline
English To Japanese Dictionary
Free

Learn Japanese quickly and easily with this offline dictionary. It offers over 245,000 English words with Japanese meanings, a quiz to test your skills, and text-to-speech for pronunciation. It also includes a Gujarati translator and the ability to add your own words.

Extensive offline dictionaryJapanese language quizText-to-speech pronunciation
πŸ“š Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
10
Japaneseβˆ’English dictionary
Japaneseβˆ’English dictionary
Japaneseβˆ’English dictionary
by Ilya Mukhortov
Free
πŸ“š Education
(0)
11
Japanese Dictionary - Easy
Japanese Dictionary - Easy
Japanese Dictionary - Easy
Japanese Dictionary
Free
$19.99 | 100% OFF

Master Japanese with a comprehensive dictionary, voice translation, and Kanji practice. Features include JLPT-aligned grammar lessons, native speaker audio, and offline access. Build custom lists and flashcards for effective study.

Comprehensive Japanese dictionary (300,000+ entries)Voice translation for instant speech-to-textKanji practice with stroke order and quizzes
πŸ” Reference
(20)
ad-supported
12
MOJisho: Japanese Dictionary
MOJisho: Japanese Dictionary
MOJisho: Japanese Dictionary
Learn Japanese more naturally.
Free

This app helps millions of Japanese learners by providing extensive vocabulary and recognition for Kana, Kanji, and Romaji. It offers advanced search, handwriting and image recognition for quick input, sentence translation, and personalized learning tools like word lists and spaced repetition.

Kana, Kanji, Romaji recognitionExtensive vocabulary databaseHandwriting and image input
πŸ” Reference
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Japanese/English Dictionary
Japanese/English Dictionary
Japanese/English Dictionary
100,000 words!
Free

This reference tool offers instant Japanese-English and English-Japanese translations with audio pronunciation for over 100,000 words. It functions offline and is kept up-to-date with modern terms.

Instant translations100,000+ word vocabularyAudio pronunciation
πŸ” Reference
(5)
ad-supported
14
Dictionary - Word Search Lex
Dictionary - Word Search Lex
Dictionary - Word Search Lex
Dictionary for normal Language
Free

Access a professional multilingual dictionary for English, Japanese, and Korean. Get detailed definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences. Save your search history and favorites for offline language learning.

Multilingual definitionsPronunciations and examplesAuto-save history
πŸ”§ Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
15
Japanese Dictionary Translator
Japanese Dictionary Translator
Japanese Dictionary Translator
English to Japanese Dictionary
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline and online dictionary and translator for English and Japanese words. It allows users to translate sentences, save history, play word quizzes, and utilize a custom keyboard feature. The app aims to improve Japanese language skills with a user-friendly interface and a vast vocabulary.

Offline and online dictionaryEnglish to Japanese translationSentence translation
πŸ“š Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
16
Yomu: Japanese Dictionary
Yomu: Japanese Dictionary
Yomu: Japanese Dictionary
Instant Offline Search & Audio
Free

This app offers a fast, offline Japanese dictionary with a futuristic, liquid glass design. It focuses on essential vocabulary and provides native audio for words and sentences, along with smart study tools like history and favorites.

Instant offline searchFuturistic liquid glass designNative audio for words and sentences
πŸ” Reference
(1)
free
17
ε’Œθ‹±θΎžζ›Έγ€θ‹±ε’ŒθΎžζ›ΈγƒΌEnglish Japanese Dictionary,翻訳機,Translator,Thesaurus,offline,γ‚ͺフラむン
ε’Œθ‹±θΎžζ›Έγ€θ‹±ε’ŒθΎžζ›ΈγƒΌEnglish Japanese Dictionary,翻訳機,Translator,Thesaurus,offline,γ‚ͺフラむン
ε’Œθ‹±θΎžζ›Έγ€θ‹±ε’ŒθΎžζ›ΈγƒΌEnglish Japanese Dictionary,翻訳機,Translator,Thesaurus,offline,γ‚ͺフラむン
by 鹏 高
Free
πŸ”§ Utilities
(0)
18
Smart Japanese Dictionary
Smart Japanese Dictionary
Smart Japanese Dictionary
Dictionary with explanation
Free
πŸ“š Education
(0)
19
Japanese-English Dictionary +
Japanese-English Dictionary +
Japanese-English Dictionary +
EasY - Translator with Sound
Free

This free dictionary app offers a user-friendly experience for learning Japanese and English. It features quick search, offline access, and authentic pronunciation, making it a delightful tool for language learners.

User-friendly designSearch by Japanese, Romaji, or EnglishQuick Search technology
πŸ“š Education
(3)
free
20
Midori (Japanese Dictionary)
Midori (Japanese Dictionary)
Midori (Japanese Dictionary)
by Sukolsak Sakshuwong
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

A comprehensive Japanese dictionary app offering extensive word and kanji entries, example sentences, and advanced search capabilities. It supports offline use and includes features like flashcards and stroke order diagrams to aid language learning.

Extensive Japanese-English dictionaryKanji entries with stroke orderExample sentences with furigana
πŸ” Reference
(211)
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FAQ about Japanese Dictionary Audio

What are the best japanese dictionary audio apps for iPhone?
Japanese tops our japanese dictionary audio apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 3.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top japanese dictionary audio apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese and Japanese Dictionary Takoboto.
Japanese has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 238+ japanese dictionary audio apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Japanese app is a comprehensive study companion for learning the Japanese language. It features an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences, along with tools like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader for translation. It also includes flashcard study tools and dedicated lists for JLPT preparation.
Key features include a fast and relevant search engine, handwriting recognition for kanji and kana, conjugation search, a text reader for translating longer passages, flashcards with sharing capabilities, text-to-speech for pronunciation, and JLPT-specific study lists. It also offers custom content creation, split view support, and data import/export.