Kanji Highlighter

Highlight a kanji to see the first result from Jisho.org.

Kanji Highlighter

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Extension stats

Users: 12
3
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-21)
Creation date: 2024-11-21
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • https://jisho.org/*
Size: 23.36K

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Extension summary

Kanji Highlighter is a Chrome extension designed for Japanese language learners, translators, and enthusiasts. With this extension, you can highlight Japanese Kanji on any webpage and instantly access the first result from Jisho.org, a powerful online Japanese dictionary.

Features:

  • Quick Kanji Lookup: Highlight a Kanji to fetch its meaning, reading, and usage.
  • Popup Results: Displays a small popup on the webpage with the selected Kanji's key details such as:
  • Kanji word or phrase.
  • Hiragana/Katakana reading.
  • English meanings.
  • Enable/Disable Toggle: Use the popup toggle switch to enable or disable the highlighter as needed.
  • Context Menu Search: Right-click on selected Kanji and choose "Search Kanji on Jisho.org" for direct results in a new tab.

Perfect for Japanese learners who want instant definitions instead of having to manually search.

User reviews

Really helped me save time not having to search every word I come across on Jisho.

Very Helpful!! Totally recommed!
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Kanji Highlighter requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Kanji Highlighter may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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