The Chimahon repository describes a Mihon fork with dictionary lookup, manga and anime support, an EPUB reader, and Anki card mining.
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JS-Dict vs Yomitan
How do JS-Dict and Yomitan compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | JS-Dict | Yomitan |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Powered by Jisho.org, JS-Dict provides a Japanese-English dictionary in app form for language lookups. | A browser extension, Yomitan provides dictionary lookups while reading, with native audio and Anki integration. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Not recorded | Android, Browser extension, Web |
| Open source | Yes | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
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