# Midori (Japanese Dictionary)

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id385231773](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id385231773)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id385231773`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sukolsak Sakshuwong
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (212 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.15
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-18
- **First published:** 2010-08-10
- **Size:** 191 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/midori-japanese-dictionary/id385231773)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sukolsak.com/midori/privacy/](https://sukolsak.com/midori/privacy/)

## Description

Midori is a comprehensive Japanese-English dictionary offering over 910,000 entries and 150,000 example sentences, with kanji breakdowns, furigana readings, pitch accents, and extensive kanji data (12,000+ kanji, stroke orders). It also provides lists for JLPT levels, school-grade kanji, frequency data, and a vast collection of Japanese names and terms to aid learners. 

Powerful search and study tools include kana or romaji lookup, kanji drawing and radical-based search, wildcard and conjugation-aware suggestions, incremental search, and list/bookmark management with export/import. It also features flashcards, audio pronunciations, and one-tap vocab extraction from texts, all designed to help learners expand vocabulary and reading comprehension across contexts.

## Rankings

- #100,648 — Overall
- #74 — definition
- #81 — dictionary

## Review summary

Midori is praised for its depth and breadth as a Japanese dictionary on iOS, especially its camera scan, robust kanji features, handwriting input, and strong study tools. Common drawbacks are gaps in word coverage, lack of automatic cross-device syncing, occasional bugs, flashcards without voice playback, and concerns about ongoing updates. Overall it remains a top choice for learners and professionals who want a feature-rich dictionary and integrated study workflow.

### Pros

- Very extensive dictionary with deep kanji data and examples
- Camera scan/scan-to-lookup feature enhances lookup speed and practicality
- Excellent writing support including kanji stroke order and handwriting input
- Rich study tools like flashcards with adaptive recall, bookmarks/notes, and strong Anki integration
- Convenient features such as clipboard paste and not having to switch keyboards

### Cons

- Word coverage gaps: missing words/verbs and domain-specific vocabulary
- No automatic cross-device sync for bookmarks/word lists; manual export/import required
- Bugs affecting usability (e.g., delete option disappearing, translation jumping, Apple Pencil-related UI issue)
- Flashcards lack voice playback, reducing usefulness for some learners
- Perceived lack of active updates/maintenance or unclear update cadence

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