# Jishokun - Japanese Dictionary

> Japanese - English, English - Japanese dictionary and Kanji Recgonition

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.penzo.jishoandroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.penzo.jishoandroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.penzo.jishoandroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PenzoSoft
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 243,669
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (945 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2013-08-26
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.penzo.jishoandroid)
- **Website:** [https://www.penzzo.net](https://www.penzzo.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://penzzo.net/privacy.html](https://penzzo.net/privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #144,912 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.penzo.jishoandroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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

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