rikaikun

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

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Rikaikun - Revitalizing Japanese Learning with Chrome

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.

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By: Erek Speed

Users: 200,000+

Rating: 4.66

(1,859)

1 new ratings

Version: 3.1.10 (Last updated: 2025-03-05)

Creation date: 2019-09-23

Permissions:

clipboardWrite
storage
offscreen

Size: 29.10M

Email: me*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,289 ▲ 87

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#21 in Education

#19 in changelog keyword 18 ▲ 1

#23 in press keyword 28 ▲ 2

#33 in dictionary keyword 46 ▲ 2

#63 in hover keyword 19

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

rikaikun (v2.2.3)

11,227+ 4.80

(12)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Very useful for learning and translating Japanese text
Works perfectly for most users
Instantaneous online lookups
Intuitive and informative
High satisfaction from long-term users

Cons

Occasional failures to show translations or definitions
Does not work on sites blocking JavaScript
User desire for more language options beyond English
Inconsistent functionality reported by some users

Most mentioned

Not showing translations or meanings intermittently
Works well for Japanese translations
Desire for additional language support
Dependence on JavaScript for functionality
Issues with voice options for text-to-speech feature

User reviews

Why English translation is not shown in my Chrome browser? Could you please help me? Thank you in advance..

Additives Polymate, 2025-01-21

yani hoşuma gitti ancak keşke sadece Japonca metinleri İngilizceye çeviriyor bunun yerine Türkçe vb. dillerde çevrilebilse güzel olur

Cem Türk, 2024-12-12

For me it worked perfectly until recently. Now it does not work at all. I am not sure of the reason. I changed the size and colour of mouse pointer (because I sometimes lost track of it on the screen). I really wish it worked like it did previously.

Dariusz Michalczyk, 2024-12-11

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Extension safety

Risk impact

rikaikun requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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