WaKan AlternativesLanguage Learning Tools and other similar apps like WaKan

WaKan is described as 'Character and word dictionaries, text editor, vocabulary management, translation tool, and robust printing options for learning Japanese or Chinese' and is a language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WaKan for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Android and Flathub apps. The best WaKan alternative is Kana, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WaKan are Jisho, Kanji Dojo, Takoboto and Tagaini jisho.

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  1. Kana icon
     9 likes

    Hone your Japanese skills by matching romanized characters to their correct hiragana and katakana counterparts.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  2. Jisho icon
     20 likes

    Powerful and easy-to-use online Japanese-English dictionary with words, kanji and example sentences, among other features, like sentence parsing and inflection info.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Takoboto icon
     6 likes

    Japanese dictionary & Nihongo learning tool. Both online and offline apps available.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Windows Phone
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  4. Tagaini jisho icon
     27 likes

    Tagaini Jisho is a free to use Japanese dictionary. It is available in several languages such as german or french.

    69 Tagaini jisho alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. zkanji icon
     10 likes

    zkanji is a free and open-source study tool and dictionary of the Japanese language. It has several useful features for beginners and advanced students alike. Dictionary, example sentences, kanji search and information with animated stroke order diagrams, vocabulary list...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. JWPce icon
     4 likes

    JWPce is a free Japanese <--> English dictionary and word processor created by Glenn Rosenthal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
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  7. JWPxp icon
     1 like

    This is a greatly enhanced fork of the defunct JWPce Japanese text editor (described below). Many bugs have been fixed and plenty of new features have been added.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Kotomora icon
     1 like

    Kotomora is a Japanese dictionary with sentence analysis, kanji details, furigana examples, pitch accent, and usage notes for understanding real Japanese in context.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. RomajiDesu icon
     3 likes

    RomajiDesu is a free online bi-directional Japanese-English dictionary, Kanji dictionary, Sentence analyzer and Japanese to Romaji/English translator, and Romaji to Hiragana/Katakana Converters for Japanese learners.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. KanaDojo icon
     Like

    KanaDojo is a fun, minimalist, aesthetic platform for learning and practicing Japanese online.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Japachar icon
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    This application helps you to learn Japanese characters using a gradual learning algorithm which makes you test-like questions.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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