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Best Japanese Dictionary Audio Apps

232+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2β˜…, the japanese dictionary audio category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 232+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Japanese Dictionary Audio Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8β˜… (3.6K)NoNoSep 2026
2Japanese Dictionary TakobotoJapanese Dictionary TakobotoFree4.7β˜… (53)NoNoSep 2026
3Shirabe JishoShirabe JishoFree4.9β˜… (8.7K)NoYesSep 2026
4Midori (Japanese Dictionary)Midori (Japanese Dictionary)Free was $4.994.8β˜… (211)NoNoAug 2026
5Japanese Dictionary Pro+Japanese Dictionary Pro+Free3.9β˜… (34)YesYesJul 2026
6Japanese Dictionary EnglishJapanese Dictionary EnglishFree3.8β˜… (5)NoNoAug 2026
7Japanese,Japanese,Free4.0β˜… (5)NoYesMay 2026
8Japanese Dictionary OfflineJapanese Dictionary OfflineFree4.2β˜… (5)YesYesMay 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
  • πŸ†“ Completely free with no ads

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)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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
  • πŸ‘ Detailed word information including conjugations, example sentences, and JLPT levels
  • πŸ‘ Useful word lists and flashcard system
  • πŸš€ Fast and responsive
  • πŸš€ No ads or in-app purchases

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
  • πŸ‘Ž Font size can be difficult to read on smaller screens

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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 September 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 September 2026.
We track 232+ japanese dictionary audio apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.