# Shirabe Jisho > An offline Japanese-English dictionary with handwriting input, radical search and word lists. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/shirabe-jisho Last updated: 2026-10-26 An offline Japanese-English dictionary with handwriting input, radical search and word lists. Published: 2026-10-26 3 min read beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Dictionary · Kanji lookup · iPhone [Visit Shirabe Jisho](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/shirabe-jisho) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | iPhone learners who need offline word lookup | | Avoid if | You need a native Android version | | Pricing | Free download with optional in-app purchases | | Platform | iPhone | | Ease of use | easy | ## Pros - iPhone learners who need offline word lookup - Readers identifying unfamiliar kanji by handwriting or radicals ## Cons - You need a native Android version - You expect dictionary examples to teach a complete course Shirabe Jisho is Blazej Stanek's iPhone and iPad Japanese dictionary. Its official App Store listing describes offline lookup, handwriting recognition, radical search, example sentences and study lists, with optional paid customization features. ## Who it fits iPhone learners who need offline word lookup. Readers identifying unfamiliar kanji by handwriting or radicals. ## Limits to keep in mind This is the App Store product with ID 1005203380. Do not confuse it with other applications called Shirabe. As with any bilingual dictionary, check the word's sense, register and example context rather than assuming its first translation will fit your sentence. ## A useful first session Download the dictionary before you need offline access. Try a known word, a kanji drawn by hand and a radical search so you understand the available routes. Save a small list from your actual reading and check the current purchase details before enabling optional features. 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. - [Shirabe Jisho official listing](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shirabe-jisho/id1005203380) - official app store · 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. - [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. - [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.