# Mazii > A Japanese dictionary and study reference with word, kanji, grammar and sentence search. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/mazii Last updated: 2026-10-26 A Japanese dictionary and study reference with word, kanji, grammar and sentence search. Published: 2026-10-26 3 min read beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Dictionary · Grammar reference · Web [Visit Mazii](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/mazii) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Learners who want several lookup types in one reference | | Avoid if | You need one supplied course sequence | | Pricing | Free reference access with paid features; check current platform terms | | Platform | Web | | Ease of use | easy | ## Pros - Learners who want several lookup types in one reference - People who need a Japanese dictionary with language-pair choices ## Cons - You need one supplied course sequence - You expect a translation result to replace context checking Mazii brings word lookup, kanji, grammar and sentence search into one Japanese reference platform. The English interface is one of its supported language options, and the publisher links it with a broader family of Japanese-learning products. ## Who it fits Learners who want several lookup types in one reference. People who need a Japanese dictionary with language-pair choices. ## Limits to keep in mind Several search modes can be useful, but a dictionary entry and a grammar explanation answer different questions. Check which result you are reading and whether its example matches your intended sense. Treat automatic translation as a draft to inspect rather than a final explanation. ## A useful first session Search a word from a sentence you already understand partly. Read the relevant example and kanji entry, then return to the original text. Use the grammar mode for a recurring pattern, and confirm current free limits before making saved lists part of a daily routine. Browse [Japanese dictionaries](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/dictionaries) or use the [study stack builder](https://studyjapanese101.com/tools/study-stack-builder) to choose a tool for your current job. ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-10-26. - [Mazii official site](https://mazii.net/en-US) - official product · checked 2026-10-26 · Official product identity, available study material and the workflow described in this profile. ## Alternative tools - [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. ## Related - [Japanese dictionary resource directory](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/dictionaries) - Browse maintained dictionary and lookup profiles. Use the focused shortlist when you need one recommendation for a specific study job. - [Japanese study stack builder](https://studyjapanese101.com/tools/study-stack-builder) - Pick the smallest useful Japanese stack from the site's editorial catalog. The written tree still works with JavaScript off. - [5 Best Anki Alternatives for Japanese: Inku Is Our Pick](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/anki-alternatives-for-japanese) - We recommend Inku first for most Japanese learners who want prepared daily review on iPhone. Renshuu fits a broader Japanese study system, JPDB fits media vocabulary, WaniKani fits a fixed kanji path, and Bunpro fits grammar retrieval. Protect your Anki collection before testing a replacement. - [The best free Japanese learning resources by study job](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/free-japanese-learning-resources) - A complete free stack can start with Irodori for sequence, Tae Kim for explanation, Jisho for lookup, Renshuu for optional review, Tadoku for reading, and Nihongo con Teppei for audio. You do not need all six on day one. - [The best hiragana and katakana resources for a two-week start](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/hiragana-and-katakana-learning-resources) - Learn hiragana, then katakana, with one drill and one review loop. Inku fits prepared cards with audio on iPhone. Real Kana fits typed recall. A textbook or Irodori can teach the same script inside a course. - [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.