rikaikun

rikaikun

rikaikun shows the reading and English definition of Japanese words when you hover over Japanese text in the browser.

What is rikaikun?
Rikaikun is a progressive Chrome extension designed to aid in learning the Japanese language. It functions as a dictionary, providing instantaneous translations and readings of Japanese words when you hover over them. It incorporates additional features like text-to-speech support for pronunciation assistance, and a unique provision of transferring word definitions to the clipboard, thus enabling easy creation of flashcards. This tool is not only handy for language learners but also helpful for Japanese speakers wanting to translate phrases into English.
Stats
Users: 200,000+
Version: 2.5.52 (Last updated: 2024-04-15)
Creation date: 2019-09-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • clipboardWrite
  • storage
Size: 28.75M
URLs: Website
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rikaikun (v2.2.3)
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Summary

As a Japanese dictionary, rikaikun helps you look up the only the words you don't know without losing your place. It's also useful for Japanese speakers wanting to know how to say Japanese phrases in English.

Features:

  • Using shift or enter, switch between word, names, and Kanji dictionaries.
  • Enable text to speech in the options to hear Japanese words you look up spoken out load.
  • Press 'c' to copy the current word and definitions to the clipboard for making flash cards.
  • Customize how the pop up dictionary looks and what content it shows.

Activate the extension by clicking the 理 icon in the top right. When the introductory pop up appears, rikaikun is ready for action.

When it's activated, when you hover over Japanese words they'll be translated in a pop up. If you hit shift/enter, you'll see some information about the first Kanji.

Press 'd' to hide the English definitions; press it again to bring them back. (Also changeable on the Options page.)

Changelog: https://github.com/melink14/rikaikun/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Extremely handy
  • Useful for reading difficult Japanese words on the fly
  • Can be customized
Cons
  • Not great for studying to put words into long-term memory
  • No integration with Anki (AnkiConnect)
  • Issues with turning on/off
Most mentioned
  • Not working at all
  • Text-to-voice changed to female voice
  • Need for additional languages
  • Issues with turning on/off
  • Useful but need improvements in functionality
Recent reviews
Một ý tưởng rất mới và hiệu quả đối với tôi
by Phạm Văn Tiến Phạm Văn Tiến, 2024-04-11

by Benoît Verdier Benoît Verdier, 2022-02-25

I really like this extension, but it sometimes stops showing the English translations, so I have to remove the extension and then add it back again. This happens every couple weeks. ;(
by QM R QM R, 2021-05-28
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Safety
Risk impact

rikaikun may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

rikaikun is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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