jidoujisho

The jidoujisho mobile suite provides tools for learning languages through media and immersion.

github.com/arianneorpilla/jidoujisho
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About jidoujisho

jidoujisho is a mobile immersion language learning suite that works as a video player, reading aid, dictionary and card creation toolkit. Originally built for Japanese learners, it installs on Android. The GitHub repository was archived on Oct 10, 2026 and is now read-only.

Pricing is not clearly stated.

Key features

  • Tap and drag subtitles and paragraphs for instant dictionary lookups
  • Play video and audio from local storage, YouTube, Jellyfin or direct URL
  • Read EPUB or HTMLZ books offline in embedded reader
  • Read Mokuro-processed manga in HTML and export or crop images
  • Export flashcards to AnkiDroid with image and audio context
  • Import Yomichan, Migaku and DSL dictionaries
Best for: Language learners studying by immersion, originally Japanese learners
Watch out for
  • Image-based subtitles such as PGS are not currently supported
  • Yomichan dictionaries using structured-content are currently unsupported
  • SDR video is recommended over HDR

jidoujisho at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android
Details verified
Oct 23, 2026 · Official source
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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