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Look Up Any Japanese Word or Kanji Instantly
Our Japanese dictionary has hundreds of thousands of words and kanji. Each entry has readings, meanings, stroke order, audio, and real example sentences. Search in English, Japanese, or romaji.
Everything in One Lookup
Most online dictionaries give you a definition and nothing else. Nihongo Master gives you the full picture. One search is all you need.
Full word entries
Every word has kanji and kana readings, part of speech, all definitions, and its JLPT level.
Audio pronunciation
Hear how every word sounds. Great for training your ear as you read.
Kanji stroke order
Animated stroke order for every kanji. Learn to write each character the right way from the start.
Example sentences
See words used in real Japanese sentences. Each example has furigana and an English translation. You learn context, not just meaning.
JLPT level indicators
Every word and kanji shows its JLPT level from N5 to N1. You always know which words to learn first.
Add to drills instantly
Found a word you want to memorize? Add it to a study list with one click. It goes straight into your spaced repetition drill queue.
Search the Way You Think
Whether you only know romaji or you write in kanji, the dictionary works for you. It meets you where you are.
Word lookup
Kanji lookup
Every kanji entry includes:
- On'yomi and Kun'yomi readings
- English meanings
- Stroke count and animated stroke order
- Radical components
- Popular words using that kanji
- JLPT level tag
- Printable practice sheet download
The Best Tool for JLPT Vocabulary Study
Every word and kanji in our dictionary has a JLPT level tag. From N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced). It is easy to focus on the exact words the JLPT tests.
Browse by JLPT level and add words to study lists. Drill them with spaced repetition until they stick. It is the best way to build JLPT-ready vocabulary.
N5
~800
Essential beginner vocabulary
N4
~1,500
Everyday Japanese words
N3
~3,750
Intermediate vocabulary
N2+
6,000+
Advanced and beyond
From Lookup to Long-Term Memory
Search for any word or kanji
Type in English, Japanese kana, kanji, or romaji. The dictionary finds it right away and shows you everything you need.
Explore the full entry
Read the meanings, hear the pronunciation, and watch the stroke order. Read example sentences to see the word in context.
Add to a study list
One click adds any word or kanji to your study list. Organize lists by topic, level, or any way you like.
Drill until it sticks
Study list items go straight into your spaced repetition drill queue. Practice them daily and the words become part of your long-term memory.
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