Japanese dictionary based on jmdict/kanjidic (online version)
About this app
Jiten [Online] is a Japanese dictionary based on JMDict/Kanjidic
This app essentially provides the same functionality as opening the https://jiten.obfusk.dev website in a web browser — but with some small advantages (like long press for tooltips).
There is also a completely offline version — named simply "Jiten Japanese Dictionary" — which requires more storage space (and could be slower depending on your device and internet connection). You can install both at the same time if you want.
Features:
JMDict multilingual japanese dictionary • kanji, readings (romaji optional), meanings & more • meanings in english, dutch, german, french and/or spanish • pitch accent (from Wadoku) • browse by frequency/jlpt
Kanji dictionary • readings (romaji optional), meanings (english), jmdict entries, radicals & more • search using SKIP codes • search by radical • handwritten kanji recognition • browse by frequency/level/jlpt/SKIP
Example sentences (from Tatoeba) • with english, dutch, german, french and/or spanish translation • some with audio
Stroke order • input a word or sentence and see how it's written
Fine-grained search using regexes (regular expressions) • simple searches don't require knowledge of regexes • quick reference available
• Dark mode • Search history (stored locally) • Use long press for tooltips: quickly see meanings and readings for kanji and words • Easily share and open jiten.obfusk.dev links • Convert romaji to hiragana and between hiragana and katakana
No ads. No trackers. The source code is 100% Free and Open Source (AGPLv3+) and the data is available under Creative Commons or similar licenses (some non-commercial); for details, see https://github.com/obfusk/jiten#readme and https://github.com/obfusk/jiten-webview#readme
To report bugs and request features, please use the issue tracker at https://github.com/obfusk/jiten/issues
Questions and feedback are welcome at https://github.com/obfusk/jiten/discussions or jiten@obfusk.dev
Licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later, by obfusk.
What's New in v1.0.3
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
Aug 8, 2021 · 2.6 MB · Android API 21–30 · code 202108010
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 23161e736b07572c5625e9eba1f485611faa80e0955f5e0f5c6f9e20de279b27
Aug 8, 2021 · 2.6 MB · Android API 21–30 · code 202108010
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 0651fa4489fcff67b0aa2dd9d4037d0b799917148f54facb569aca89b202aaa4
Apr 9, 2021 · 2.7 MB · Android API 21–30 · code 202103070
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 0b3a227fb74dbbe950e6849006be71a61f6d2646c5f3818c7c2790786dd6bd9a
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
The signing key for the latest release differs from the previous one. That can mean a legitimate key rotation, but it can also mean a repackaged build — confirm with F-Droid before installing.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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What the signing certificate proves
Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time — if a package claiming to be dev.obfusk.jiten_webview is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.
How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.0.3 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Jiten Japanese Dictionary [Online] first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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Get Jiten Japanese Dictionary [Online]
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Source code
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SHA-256 Hash
23161e736b07572c5625e9eba1f485611faa80e0955f5e0f5c6f9e20de279b27
Signing certificate
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