Mouse Dictionary

A super fast dictionary for language learners

Mouse Dictionary - Super Fast Chrome Extension for Language Learners

Mouse Dictionary is a Google Chrome extension that serves as a lightning-fast dictionary, notably for English and Japanese language learners. Its features include stellar phrases detection, the option to import personalized text data, a user-friendly customizable view, and availability across various document types like PDFs, YouTube captions, and text/input boxes. In addition to its default English-Japanese dictionary, users have the freedom to import other language data as needed.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.71
(112)
Version: 1.6.8 (Last updated: 2025-02-13)
Creation date: 2020-06-21
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 3.64M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Mouse Dictionary (v1.5.13)
3,590+ 4.55 (65)
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Fast response for translations and dictionary lookups
  • Ability to create a personal dictionary
  • Customizable settings
  • Support for Japanese language learning with effective mouse-over translations
  • Open-source with local data loading capabilities
Cons
  • Issues with shortcut keys not functioning
  • Problems with the pronunciation feature
  • Occasional memory and display problems when used with multiple tabs
  • Limited translation for some language pairs (e.g., Chinese-Japanese)
  • Aesthetic concerns regarding the design of the extension
Most mentioned
  • Malfunctioning shortcut keys
  • Pronunciation feature not working
  • Fast translation and customization options
  • Difficulty in accessing certain dictionary functions or types
  • Desire for additional language support (e.g., Chinese)
User reviews
動画の字幕翻訳が早くて良いと聞いたのに翻訳されない。
by 真実, 2025-02-02

とても良いです 単語を保存する機能があるとうれしいです
by King Arthur, 2025-01-25

とても素晴らしい機能なのですが、最近発音ボタンを押しても再生されなくなってしまいました。 Chromeの再起動、パソコン本体を再起動、mouse dictionaryの設定を初期化、mouse dictionaryを一度アンインストールしてやり直す、など様々なことを試してみたのですが改善されませんでした。 発音再生機能がとても便利でしたので、改善法がありましたら教えていただけますと幸いです。
by yasu, 2024-10-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Mouse Dictionary does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low Request access to the following domains:
Risk likelihood

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Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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