Rikaikun - Easy Japanese Reading with an Edge Add-On
Rikaikun is an Edge add-on that provides English definitions for Japanese words when you hover over them in the browser. Besides being a dictionary, rikaikun allows switching between word, names, and Kanji dictionaries, enables text to speech option for verbal pronunciation of Japanese words, and allows users to copy words and definitions to the clipboard for creating flashcards. It enriches the learning experience by allowing customizations of the pop-up dictionary's appearance and content. Activate this extension by clicking the 理 icon and get quick translations right in your browser.
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As a Japanese dictionary, rikaikun helps you look up the only the words you don't know without losing your place. It's also useful for Japanese speakers wanting to know how to say Japanese phrases in English.
Features:
Using shift or enter, switch between word, names, and Kanji dictionaries.
Enable text to speech in the options to hear Japanese words you look up spoken out load.
Press 'c' to copy the current word and definitions to the clipboard for making flash cards.
Customize how the pop up dictionary looks and what content it shows.
Activate the extension by clicking the 理 icon in the top right. When the introductory pop up appears, rikaikun is ready for action.
When it's activated, when you hover over Japanese words they'll be translated in a pop up. If you hit shift/enter, you'll see some information about the first Kanji.
Press 'd' to hide the English definitions; press it again to bring them back. (Also changeable on the Options page.)
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Pros
Detailed information about kanji
Handy and accurate translation
Best app for learning Japanese
Cons
Does not work on certain websites
Lacks details about romaji form
Limited usefulness for compound kanji
Most mentioned
Great for learning Japanese
Does not work on certain websites
User reviews
Simply amazing. Very detailed information about kanji, both individual or as a whole word or sentence. It makes studying the language a lot easier!
Small suggestion, it would be nice to also have details about the romaji form, and it would also be nice to be able to press a button and save words for later.
Nevertheless, I am really happy with rikaikun. Thank you for developing.
Nice one.
One problem I have though is that it does not work on Microsoft news, would be great if it does.
Would recommend Rikaikun team to look into it.