Tagaini Jisho is a free, open-source Japanese dictionary and kanji lookup tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Jisho
Jisho.org provides a Japanese dictionary with tools to find kanji by their component parts.
About Jisho
Jisho is an online Japanese-English dictionary. From a single search box, users can look up words, kanji and example sentences by entering Japanese text or an English word, and the site searches its data for matching entries.
Key features
- Search by English word or Japanese text
- Filter results by tags such as JLPT level, grade, part of speech
- Show inflection information for conjugated words
- Reading assistance for pasted Japanese sentences
- Wildcard and multi-word searches, e.g. common words ending in 家
- Convert Japanese era years and Japanese numbers
Best for: Japanese learners and readers who want to look up words, kanji and example sentences in one place.
Good for
- Accepts English words or Japanese text in one search box
- Tag filters cover JLPT levels, grades and parts of speech
- Includes conversion of Japanese era years and Japanese numerals
Watch out for
- No pricing information is stated on the homepage
- The login system has changed, so existing users must enter their registered email to follow new instructions
Jisho at a glance
- Website
- jisho.org
- Category
- Education & Learning › Language Learning
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Jisho FAQ
What can I look up on Jisho?
Words, kanji and example sentences; you can enter any Japanese text or an English word in the search box.
Can Jisho show how a conjugated Japanese word is formed?
Yes. The site lists inflection information, with 走った given as an example search.
Does Jisho convert Japanese years and numbers?
Yes. The homepage gives 昭和５２ and ４７７８万 as examples of conversion searches.
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