Search Jisho

Adds a context menu to search Jisho for the highlighted word.

Search Jisho Extension - Quick Word Lookup in Chrome

"Search Jisho" is a convenient Chrome extension that integrates with your browser's context menu, allowing you to highlight and search any Japanese word directly on Jisho.org. It streamlines the process of looking up definitions, kanji, and example sentences, making it an essential tool for Japanese language learners or anyone frequently referencing the Jisho dictionary.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 5.00
(15)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-28)
Creation date: 2016-08-02
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Size: 4.40K

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Extension summary

Adds a context menu to search Jisho for the highlighted word.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Very useful tool for looking up words and kanji
  • Lifesaver for daily use
  • Easy to use with a good interface
  • Quick access to stroke order and meanings
  • Highly recommended by users
Cons
  • Lacks an optional configurable shortcut for faster access
  • Desire for more context menu options for kanji search
Most mentioned
  • Very useful
  • Lifesaver
  • Request for a search kanji option
  • Request for configurable shortcut
User reviews
Muy útil
by César Anthony, 2020-01-14

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
by Ash Frierson, 2018-12-12

justo lo que buscaba
by Carlos Soto Geldres, 2018-04-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Search Jisho does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Search Jisho has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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