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Overview

Rating:
5.00
(4)
Version:
1.4.1
Last updated: 2026-08-08
Ranking
#491,854 187
Overall

Features & Capabilities

New: a complete grammar reference — 862 grammar points and 50 in-depth guides, organized by JLPT level — plus tap-to-listen audio on every example sentence.

Kotomora is a Japanese dictionary built for learners who want more than quick definitions.

Search by typing Japanese, English, romaji, kana, or kanji — or draw Japanese characters by hand when you don't know the reading. Then explore words in context with readings, meanings, examples, pitch accent, conjugations, frequency, JLPT level, related words, related kanji, and written-form notes. Tap any example sentence to hear it read aloud.

Kotomora now includes a complete grammar reference: 862 grammar points organized by JLPT level, from N5 essentials like は and てください to advanced N1 patterns. Every point explains formation, nuance, and common mistakes, with examples you can listen to or break down word by word. Fifty in-depth guides connect the patterns that belong together — like polite requests or casual spoken contractions.

Browse by JLPT level, part of speech, theme, and more, or start from curated collections like onomatopoeia, four-character idioms, proverbs, and keigo.

Kotomora also includes translation guides that explain how English words and phrases map to natural Japanese. Learn the difference between options like ありがとう, ありがとうございます, and すみません, or how words like "run," "wear," "please," and "but" change depending on context.

Features:

• Japanese-English dictionary search by typing or handwriting • Draw Japanese characters to search when you don't know the reading • Complete grammar reference — 862 points and 50 guides across JLPT N5–N1 • Audio on every example sentence, plus word pronunciations • Browse and filter by JLPT, part of speech, theme, and curated collections • Related words on every entry — synonyms, easily confused words, word families, and transitive/intransitive pairs • Usage patterns and expressions that show how words combine in real sentences • Sentence analyzer with word and grammar breakdowns • Translation guides for nuance and natural usage • Kanji meanings, readings, components, similar kanji, and stroke order • Pitch accent, examples, conjugations, frequency, and JLPT info • Save entries and add personal notes for offline review

Kotomora is designed for learners who want to understand how Japanese is actually used.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Jeffrey Senecal
Rating:
5.00
(4)
Version:
1.4.1 Last updated: 2026-08-08
Version code:
889483868
Creation date:
2026-06-17
Compatible devices:
Size:
31.12MB
URLs:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-15
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Developed by:
Jeffrey Senecal
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kotomora/id6780101906
Website:
https://kotomora.com

User Reviews

A lot of dictionaries are just reskins of the same datasets it seems. Kotomora is something unique—it has plain explanations of the NUANCES of the word, not just the English dictionary equivalent, and another things that is also really important to me: etymology for Kanji. They even have entries for English words explaining different ways the English word could be translated and the different nuances between each translation. Simply incredible, and finally something unique.
by st*****, 2026-07-30

I’ve been studying Japanese for 2 years and use Shirabe Jisho a lot but I’ve noticed it doesn’t get updated much and the example sentences aren’t very helpful. This app has much better example sentences and separates the distinct meanings when a word has multiple definitions. Shirabe Jisho’s audio examples are also really bad. This app actually has natural sounding audio examples so I can practice proper pitch accent, which I find useful. The analyze feature that breaks down sentences for you is a really nice touch. Definitely try it out if you’re looking for a more modern Japanese dictionary or learning app that’s updated often and takes feedback.
by Lu*****, 2026-07-17
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