# Yomichan

> Yomichan turns your browser into a tool for building Japanese language literacy by helping you to decipher texts which would be otherwise too difficult tackle. It features a robust dictionary with EPWING and flashcard creation support.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `yomichan`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** FooSoft
- **Daily users:** 14,438
- **Weekly downloads:** 284
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (123 ratings)
- **Version:** 20.5.22.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-06-05
- **First published:** 2017-02-26
- **Size:** 9.61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2023-12-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/yomichan/)
- **Website:** [https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/yomichan/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/yomichan/privacy/)

## Description

'Yomichan' is a Firefox add-on that facilitates Japanese language learning. It converts your browser into a comprehensive tool, assisting in understanding challenging Japanese texts. It boasts a rich dictionary with EPWING support and flashcard creation features, distinguishing itself not just as an in-browser dictionary, but an all-encompassing educational aid.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `storage`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `nativeMessaging`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High 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 is not longer available in the store

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## Review summary

### Pros

- Useful tool for Japanese language learners
- Excellent for making Anki cards
- Offers a great browsing experience with a good range of features

### Cons

- The version on the Firefox store is out of date
- Issue with audio clip which says 'The audio for this clip is not available. Thank you for your patience' every time a word doesn't have audio
- The Add-on triggers randomly on non-Japanese words

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