Everything imiwa? can do.

Unified Search

One search returns dictionary entries, kanji results, and example sentences simultaneously. Search in Japanese (kanji, hiragana, katakana), romaji, English, German, French, or Russian.

Word Detail

Full dictionary entry with readings, definitions in up to four languages, JLPT level, pitch accent diagram, conjugation tables, and linked example sentences.

Pitch Accent

Visual pitch accent diagrams show exactly how a word rises and falls in natural speech — essential for learners aiming for natural-sounding Japanese. 140,513 entries covered.

Conjugation Tables

Full conjugation tables for verbs and adjectives across all tenses and politeness levels, with furigana and romaji readings.

Example Sentences

248,693 real example sentences from the Tatoeba corpus, with translations. Every word in a sentence is tappable for an instant lookup.

Kanji Detail

Every kanji entry includes on'yomi and kun'yomi readings, meanings, stroke count, JLPT level, school grade, and links to compound words and example sentences. 13,108 kanji total.

Stroke Order Animation

6,702 animated stroke order diagrams from the KanjiVG database. Watch each stroke drawn in sequence, or step through manually.

SKIP Lookup

Find any kanji by its visual structure using Jack Halpern's SKIP (System of Kanji Indexing by Patterns) — no readings required.

Multi-Radical Visual Search

Select the radicals you can see in a kanji to narrow down candidates visually. All 214 KangXi radicals supported.

Bushu Radical Browser

Browse all 214 KangXi radicals with animated stroke-order diagrams that cycle through every variant form. Tap any radical to read its etymology — where it came from and how it evolved.

Kanji Decomposition

See how any kanji breaks down into its component radicals and sub-components with an interactive decomposition tree.

The Analyser

Paste any Japanese text and the Analyser breaks it down word by word: morphological class, dictionary entry, linked example sentences, and AI translations — all in one view.

Camera Text Recognition (beta)

Point your camera at any Japanese text — a sign, a menu, a page. Live OCR overlays translations in your viewfinder. Tap any word to look it up instantly.

PDF Import

Import any PDF — a textbook chapter, a manga page, an article — and bring the full Analyser experience to every page.

Handwriting Recognition

Draw a kanji with your finger. On-device handwriting recognition matches your strokes to the right character — no internet required. Also supports the iOS Traditional Chinese character recognition keyboard.

AI Translations (Apple Intelligence)

imiwa? uses Apple Intelligence to translate dictionary glosses on-device for Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and more. Private, instant, no subscription. Always verify AI output for important contexts.

Flashcards with Spaced Repetition

Build custom decks or study by JLPT level (N5–N1). imiwa?'s SRS engine schedules your reviews automatically so you remember more with less effort.

Vocabulary Lists

Create and manage personal vocabulary lists. iCloud sync keeps them up to date across all your devices. Smart merge suggestions when adding words you've saved before.

Markdown Notes

Write and organise personal study notes with full Markdown support. Synced via iCloud.

Widgets

Kanji of the Day and Word of the Day widgets for your iPhone or iPad home screen and lock screen. Learn something every time you pick up your phone.

JLPT & School Grade Browsing

Browse all kanji and vocabulary organised by JLPT level (N5–N1) or Japanese school grade. Includes Jinmeiyō (names kanji) lists.

Fully Offline

The complete JMDict dictionary (217,383 entries), KanjiDic (13,108 kanji), KanjiVG stroke diagrams, and Tatoeba example sentences are all bundled on your device. No Wi-Fi, no mobile data needed.

iPad & Mac Layout

Full sidebar and column-browser layout on iPad. Dual-pane word and kanji details. imiwa? feels at home on any screen size.

Siri & Shortcuts

Ask Siri to search imiwa? without opening the app. Add home-screen quick actions for your most-used features. imiwa? is a first-class citizen of the iOS shortcut ecosystem.

iCloud Sync & Backup

Vocabulary lists, flashcard decks, and notes sync automatically via iCloud. Full Backup & Restore for moving to a new device.

Accessibility

Full Dynamic Type support for text size preferences. High-contrast mode for improved legibility. VoiceOver compatible.