# JishoKey

> Quick Japanese dictionary lookups using Jisho.org.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `jishokey`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Osha Permadi
- **Category:** search-tools,language-support
- **Daily users:** 8
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-23
- **First published:** 2025-05-20
- **Size:** 18 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/jishokey/)

## Description

JishoKey is a extension that brings quick Japanese word lookups directly to your browser. Whether you're reading Japanese content online, studying, or just curious about a word, JishoKey makes Japanese dictionary lookups fast and convenient.

Features:
Instant Lookups: Press your customizable hotkey while hovering over Japanese text to see definitions in a clean popup
Context Menu Integration: Right-click any selected Japanese text and search it on <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/6557c9ed33937e8d4fc3dfe1d929d04d3244fc0d58636c08a15ba79c897438a3/http%3A//Jisho.org" rel="nofollow">Jisho.org</a> with one click
Simple Configuration: Customize your experience with easy settings - enable/disable features and set your preferred hotkey

JishoKey connects directly to <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/6557c9ed33937e8d4fc3dfe1d929d04d3244fc0d58636c08a15ba79c897438a3/http%3A//Jisho.org" rel="nofollow">Jisho.org</a>'s API to provide accurate definitions, readings, and parts of speech for Japanese words. Perfect for language learners, manga readers, and anyone exploring Japanese content online.
Inspired by the beloved Chrome extension JHint (no longer available), JishoKey continues the legacy with Firefox compatibility, making Japanese language learning more accessible.

## Rankings

- #37,125 — Overall
- #154 — lookup

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `https://jisho.org/`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jishokey)