A browser extension, Yomitan provides dictionary lookups while reading, with native audio and Anki integration.
Memento
Japanese study with Memento combines an mpv-based video player, popup dictionary, and Anki integration.
About Memento
Memento is an mpv-based video player for studying Japanese. It provides a built-in popup dictionary and Anki integration for creating cards from video content.
It supports Yomitan dictionaries, matches inflected subtitle terms, works with mpv configuration files and plugins, and supports streaming from many websites through youtube-dl.
Key features
- Popup dictionary using Yomitan dictionary format
- Automates Anki card creation through AnkiConnect
- Matches subtitle terms regardless of most inflections
- Supports mpv plugins, upscalers, and shaders
- Supports input.conf and mpv.conf configuration files
- Supports streaming from many websites through youtube-dl
Best for: Learners studying Japanese with subtitled video, dictionary lookup, and Anki cards.
Good for
- Combines video playback, popup dictionary, and Anki card creation
- Supports Yomitan dictionary format and dictionaries
- Matches subtitle terms regardless of most inflections
Memento at a glance
- Website
- ripose-jp.github.io/Memento
- Category
- Education & Learning › Language Learning
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Memento FAQ
What dictionary format does Memento use?
It uses Yomitan's dictionary format and supports the same dictionaries.
How does Memento work with Anki?
It automates Anki card creation through AnkiConnect.
Can Memento find inflected words in subtitles?
It matches terms in subtitles regardless of most inflections.
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