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Tagaini
Tagaini Jisho is a free, open-source Japanese dictionary and kanji lookup tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
About Tagaini
Tagaini Jisho is a free, open-source Japanese dictionary and kanji lookup tool for Windows, MacOS X and Linux, described as an assistant for Japanese study. Users can search vocabulary and kanji entries, mark the ones they want to study, and add tags and personal notes. The program presents contextual information for study, such as transitive and intransitive equivalents of verbs and studied words that use a given kanji. It also offers flashcard-like training modes that follow progress in remembering entries, and entries that were not remembered can be listed on screen or printed as foldable pocket booklets for offline study. Stroke order animations are provided for more than 6000 kanji.
Key features
- Vocabulary and kanji search filters such as part of speech and JLPT level
- Tagging and personal notes on entries
- Flashcard-like training modes that follow study progression
- Stroke order animations for more than 6000 kanji
- Printable foldable pocket booklets for offline study
- Interface in English or French, dictionaries partially translated
Best for: Japanese learners who want a downloadable dictionary that combines entry lookup with tagging and flashcard-style review.
Good for
- Free software distributed under the GNU General Public Licence, version 3
- Available for Windows, MacOS X and Linux
- Study context such as transitive/intransitive verb equivalents and words using a given kanji
Watch out for
- Interface is available only in English or French
- The homepage presents it as a download for each system; no browser-based version is described
Tagaini at a glance
- Website
- tagaini.net
- Category
- Education & Learning › Language Learning
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Tagaini FAQ
What licence is Tagaini Jisho released under?
It is Free Software distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public Licence, version 3.
Can Tagaini Jisho be used for offline study?
Yes. It can print foldable pocket booklets for offline study, and it runs as a program installed on Windows, MacOS X or Linux.
What languages is the interface available in?
The interface is available in English or French, and dictionaries are partially translated to languages other than English.
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