# Japanese dictionary resource directory > Browse maintained Japanese dictionary profiles by lookup surface, platform, setup, and study role, then use the shortlist for a direct choice. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/dictionaries Last updated: 2026-10-26 Browse maintained dictionary and lookup profiles. Use the focused shortlist when you need one recommendation for a specific study job. Published: 2026-08-13 3 min read ## Resources - [Yomiwa](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/yomiwa) - A Japanese dictionary with optical character recognition and tools for reading unfamiliar text. beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Dictionary · OCR · iPhone, Android · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/yomiwa) - [Nihongo Dictionary](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/nihongo-app) - An iPhone and iPad dictionary connecting word lookup, reading clippings and study tools. beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Dictionary · Reading support · iPhone · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/nihongo-app) - [Shirabe Jisho](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/shirabe-jisho) - An offline Japanese-English dictionary with handwriting input, radical search and word lists. beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Dictionary · Kanji lookup · iPhone · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/shirabe-jisho) - [Mazii](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/mazii) - A Japanese dictionary and study reference with word, kanji, grammar and sentence search. beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Dictionary · Grammar reference · Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/mazii) - [Kanjipedia](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanjipedia) - A Japanese-language reference for kanji, readings and word meanings from the Kanken organization. intermediate · advanced · free · moderate · Kanji reference · Japanese dictionary · Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/kanjipedia) - [Forvo Japanese](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/forvo-japanese) - A searchable collection of contributed Japanese word and phrase pronunciations. beginner · intermediate · advanced · free · easy · Pronunciation reference · Audio · Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/forvo-japanese) - [Jisho](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jisho) - A free Japanese-English dictionary you can search from English, romaji, or kanji. beginner · intermediate · free · easy · Dictionary · Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/jisho) - [Yomitan](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/yomitan) - A browser popup dictionary for looking up Japanese while you read. intermediate · free · involved · Dictionary · Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/yomitan) - [Takoboto](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/takoboto) - A free Japanese-English dictionary for phones, with a web version. beginner · intermediate · free · easy · Dictionary · Android, iPhone, iPad, Kindle, Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/takoboto) - [Immersion Kit](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/immersion-kit) - Search Japanese words in anime and drama subtitle lines. intermediate · free · moderate · Dictionary · Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/immersionkit) - [Kanshudo](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanshudo) - Kanji, vocabulary, and grammar in one system, with flashcards attached. beginner · intermediate · freemium · moderate · Kanji · Dictionary · Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/kanshudo) - [Jotoba](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jotoba) - A free Japanese dictionary with names, pitch accent, and example sentences. beginner · intermediate · free · easy · Dictionary · Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/jotoba) - [OJAD](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/ojad) - Japanese accent lookup and predicted sentence pitch contours from a free University of Tokyo reference. beginner · intermediate · advanced · free · moderate · Dictionary · Web · [Visit](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/ojad) 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](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jisho) and [Jotoba](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jotoba) - Mobile and offline lookup: [Takoboto](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/takoboto) - Definitions inside a browser page: [Yomitan](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/yomitan) - Media sentence context: [Immersion Kit](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/immersion-kit) - Dictionary tools inside a broader study platform: [Kanshudo](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanshudo) - Pitch-accent lookup for words, conjugations, and pasted sentences: [OJAD](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/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](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-dictionary-apps-and-websites) to choose one default and, when needed, one context tool for mobile, browser, name, pitch, or subtitle lookup. For systematic pitch study, use [OJAD](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/ojad) and the [pronunciation and pitch-accent shortlist](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-pronunciation-and-pitch-accent-resources). ## Camera lookup, iPhone dictionaries and Japanese definitions [Yomiwa](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/yomiwa) helps identify text before dictionary lookup. [Nihongo](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/nihongo-app) combines an iPhone dictionary with clippings and flashcards; [Shirabe Jisho](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/shirabe-jisho) is another established offline iPhone option. [Mazii](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/mazii) offers word, kanji and grammar search. When you can read Japanese definitions, [Kanjipedia](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanjipedia) gives kanji reference from the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation. [Forvo](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/forvo-japanese) answers a different question: how contributors pronounce a word or phrase. Check the context rather than treating one recording as a universal pronunciation rule. ## 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 job](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-dictionary-apps-and-websites) - Start with Jisho for browser lookup. Choose a phone dictionary for offline use, Yomiwa for camera text, or Yomitan for lookup inside web pages. Kanjipedia serves Japanese-language kanji reference. - [Forvo Japanese](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/forvo-japanese) - A searchable collection of contributed Japanese word and phrase pronunciations. - [Immersion Kit](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/immersion-kit) - Search Japanese words in anime and drama subtitle lines. - [Jisho](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jisho) - A free Japanese-English dictionary you can search from English, romaji, or kanji. - [Jotoba](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/jotoba) - A free Japanese dictionary with names, pitch accent, and example sentences. - [Kanjipedia](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanjipedia) - A Japanese-language reference for kanji, readings and word meanings from the Kanken organization.