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English Japanese Dictionary
Offline English–Japanese dictionary with kanji, hiragana and katakana support
Offline English–Japanese dictionary that renders kanji and kana properly
English Japanese Dictionary translates between English and Japanese entirely offline, displaying results in proper Japanese script — kanji, hiragana and katakana — rather than romaji alone. Japanese uses three writing systems together, and a dictionary that only shows a romanised spelling misses the character forms learners actually need to recognise. Built for students and anyone translating between the two languages regularly.
Key features
- ✓100% offline dictionary — no internet needed after install
- ✓Bidirectional search: English to Japanese and Japanese to English
- ✓Results shown in proper kanji, hiragana and katakana
- ✓Fast search-as-you-type
- ✓Lightweight, small install size
- ✓Useful for study, travel and everyday translation
- ✓Clean, distraction-free layout
- ✓No account or sign-up required
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Read article →Frequently asked questions
Does the app show kanji, not just romaji?+
Yes, results are displayed in proper Japanese script — kanji, hiragana and katakana — alongside the English meaning.
Does it work without internet?+
Yes, the dictionary works fully offline once installed.
Can I search starting from a Japanese word?+
Yes, search works in both directions.
Is the app free?+
Yes, English Japanese Dictionary is free to download from the Google Play Store.