Jisho
A free Japanese-English dictionary you can search from English, romaji, or kanji.
BeginnerIntermediateFreeEasyDictionaryWeb
Japanese dictionary resource directory
Browse maintained dictionary and lookup profiles. Use the focused shortlist when you need one recommendation for a specific study job.
Yomitan
A browser popup dictionary for looking up Japanese while you read.
IntermediateFreeInvolvedDictionaryWeb
Takoboto
A free Japanese-English dictionary for phones, with a web version.
BeginnerIntermediateFreeEasyDictionaryAndroid, iPhone, iPad, Kindle, Web
Immersion Kit
Search Japanese words in anime and drama subtitle lines.
IntermediateFreeModerateDictionaryWeb
Kanshudo
Kanji, vocabulary, and grammar in one system, with flashcards attached.
BeginnerIntermediateFreemiumModerateKanjiDictionaryWeb
Jotoba
A free Japanese dictionary with names, pitch accent, and example sentences.
BeginnerIntermediateFreeEasyDictionaryWeb
OJAD
A free University of Tokyo accent dictionary with textbook lookup and Suzuki-kun.
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedFreeModerateDictionaryWeb
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This directory collects the maintained dictionary and lookup profiles in the library. Each profile records its platform, setup, study role, important limits, and source check date.
Browse by lookup surface
- Web search boxes: Jisho and Jotoba
- Mobile and offline lookup: Takoboto
- Definitions inside a browser page: Yomitan
- Media sentence context: Immersion Kit
- Dictionary tools inside a broader study platform: Kanshudo
- Pitch-accent lookup for words, conjugations, and pasted sentences: OJAD
The directory order is editorial, not a universal ranking. Open a profile when you want the full fit, limit, platform, and evidence record.
Need a direct choice?
Use the Japanese dictionary shortlist to choose one default and, when needed, one context tool for mobile, browser, name, pitch, or subtitle lookup. For systematic pitch study, use OJAD and the pronunciation and pitch-accent shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of Japanese dictionary resources are listed here?
The directory includes web search boxes, mobile and offline dictionaries, popup lookup, subtitle sentence search, pitch-accent lookup, and broader study platforms. Use the focused shortlist for a recommendation.
Related
The best Japanese dictionary apps and websites by lookup jobStart with Jisho for ordinary lookup. Add Takoboto for mobile or offline use, or Yomitan for browser reading. Use Jotoba or Immersion Kit only for a specific missing job.Immersion KitSearch Japanese words in anime and drama subtitle lines.JishoA free Japanese-English dictionary you can search from English, romaji, or kanji.JotobaA free Japanese dictionary with names, pitch accent, and example sentences.KanshudoKanji, vocabulary, and grammar in one system, with flashcards attached.OJADA free University of Tokyo accent dictionary with textbook lookup and Suzuki-kun.