Japanese Dictionary
This is a completely free online Japanese dictionary with over 216,000 words. Look up any word in English, Chinese or Japanese — whether it's a beginner word from your textbook or an obscure term you spotted in an anime or a news article.
What every common entry gives you
For high-frequency JLPT words, each page goes well beyond a definition: native-speaker audio, pitch accent (so your pronunciation sounds natural), example sentences, and — for verbs and adjectives — a full conjugation table (masu / te / ta / nai / potential). Every entry also shows its part of speech and links to related words that share a kanji, so you can keep exploring.
How to use this dictionary
The search box at the top accepts English, Japanese or Chinese (typing an English word finds the Japanese term). If you're preparing for the JLPT, you can also browse the essential N5–N1 word lists level by level.
Who it's for
Whether you've just learned the kana, you're cramming for the JLPT, or you simply want to check a word you heard in a drama, this dictionary has you covered. Always free, no sign-up, no paywall.
FAQ
- Is this dictionary free?
- Completely free — no registration or login required.
- How many words does it cover?
- Over 216,000 Japanese words, including the essential JLPT N5–N1 vocabulary plus a large long tail of everyday terms.
- Can I search in English?
- Yes. The search box works in English, Chinese, Japanese and by reading.
- Is there audio?
- Common words include native-speaker audio and pitch-accent marking, and example sentences are playable too.