Jishokun - Japanese Dictionary Android

Jishokun - Japanese Dictionary

Japanese - English, English - Japanese dictionary and Kanji Recgonition

Features & Capabilities

Jishokun is a comprehensive Japanese-English dictionary Chrome extension that supports Japanese-Japanese, Japanese-English, and English-Japanese lookups along with Japanese synonyms for enhanced language learning. Users can easily search for words, hear accurate pronunciations by clicking the play button, and add their favorite words to a personal wordbook for quick access.

The extension also offers advanced kanji functionalities, including handwriting recognition to identify kanji characters and detailed stroke order diagrams for proper writing practice. Developed with reliable language resources like cleardiict, wwwjdict, and nihongo wordnet, Jishokun is an essential tool for learners seeking an interactive and efficient way to improve their Japanese vocabulary and kanji comprehension.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
PenzoSoft
Downloads:
242,862 44
Rating:
2.67
(947)
Version:
2.0.15 Last updated: 2024-07-10
Version code:
54
Creation date:
2013-08-26
Publisher country:
SE SE
Permissions:
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
Size:
22.35MB
Email:
pe*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-05
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
PenzoSoft
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.penzo.jishoandroid
Email:
pe*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.penzzo.net

User Reviews

Users greatly appreciate the app's high-quality dictionary content, including sample sentences and bilingual examples, making it valuable for intermediate Japanese learners. The developer is commended for prompt bug fixes. However, several users report stability issues such as app crashes during search, non-functional search buttons, and glitches causing gibberish outputs. Some find the display of ads intrusive. Despite these issues, the app remains highly recommended for its comprehensive and practical features.
Pros
  • High-quality dictionary content that users prefer over other apps
  • Includes sample sentences and Japanese-Japanese definitions that aid understanding
  • Supports multiple dictionary modes including Japanese-to-Japanese and Japanese-to-English
  • Responsive and helpful developer support that quickly fixes bugs
  • Useful for learners at semi-advanced level with bilingual examples
Cons
  • App crashes or forces close when searching, reported by multiple users
  • Some search functions (kanji, furigana, play button) not working on certain devices
  • Ads are intrusive and distract from user experience
  • Glitches causing gibberish characters after searches in Japanese-English mode
Recent reviews
No pitch accents as shown in thumbnails.
by Ja*****, 2021-01-11

Galaxyから利用していて、バグってたので運営さんに報告したら一時間以内に直して報告してくださいました。迅速すぎてびっくりしました。 辞書の質も、どのアプリより良いです。 大好きなアプリです。 死ぬまで使い続けます。
by 石田*****, 2020-09-01
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