# Jiten Reader

> Learn Japanese by immersion by parsing texts, getting definitions for words and tracking your knowledge.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `jiten-reader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jiten
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,language-support,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 280
- **Weekly downloads:** 18
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2026-01-06
- **Size:** 2.43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/jiten-reader/)
- **Website:** [https://jiten.moe](https://jiten.moe/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/jiten-reader/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/jiten-reader/privacy/)

## Description

Jiten Reader is a Chrome extension that parses Japanese text on any web page and connects to supporter apps like TTS and ASBPlayer. It provides instant word definitions, furigana display, and progress tracking via Jiten.moe, helping you gauge coverage and comprehension as you read.

Ideal for learners of all levels, Jiten Reader fits your workflow with powerful customization options for themes and shortcuts, making immersion-based language study smooth and efficient.

## Rankings

- #6,923 — Overall
- #299 — Language Support
- #27 — definition
- #41 — reader
- #95 — header
- #115 — learn

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `offscreen`
- `scripting`
- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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