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Best Japanese Food Dictionary Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

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20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 239+ japanese food dictionary apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Japanese Food Dictionary Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Japanese Food DictionaryJapanese Food DictionaryFree—NoYesNov 2026
2JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8★ (3.6K)NoNoNov 2026
3Japanese Dictionary TakobotoJapanese Dictionary TakobotoFree4.7★ (58)NoNoNov 2026
4MOJisho: Japanese DictionaryMOJisho: Japanese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.4K)NoYesNov 2026
5Yomiwa - Japanese DictionaryYomiwa - Japanese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesNov 2026
6Nihongo - Japanese DictionaryNihongo - Japanese DictionaryFree4.8★ (1.9K)NoYesNov 2026
7Japanese,Japanese,Free4.0★ (5)NoYesMay 2026
8Japanese Cuisine: Easy and Delicious Japanese FoodJapanese Cuisine: Easy and Delicious Japanese FoodFree4.3★ (7)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Food Dictionary

Japanese#2

Japanese by renzo Inc.

More than a dictionary
Strong Contender
🔍 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

  • 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with detailed information
  • 🔍 Efficient search options (kanji, radicals, handwriting)
  • 🗂️ Customizable vocabulary lists and flashcards
  • 💡 Helpful features like JLPT/Kanji Kentei levels, example sentences
  • 🆓 Completely free with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Handwriting recognition issues, especially on newer iOS versions
  • 🔇 Text-to-speech function not working for some users
  • 🔀 Inconsistent organization of example sentences and conjugations
Japanese Dictionary Takoboto#3

Japanese Dictionary Takoboto by Ondrej Benovsky

Japanese language study tool
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7(58 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.

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FAQ about Japanese Food Dictionary

Are there free japanese food dictionary apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top japanese food dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese Food Dictionary and Japanese.
Japanese Food Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 239+ japanese food dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.