Kotomora

Kotomora

About this app

Kotomora is a Japanese dictionary built for learners who want more than quick definitions.

Search by typing Japanese, English, romaji, kana, or kanji — or draw Japanese characters by hand when you don't know the reading. Then explore words in context with readings, meanings, examples, pitch accent, conjugations, frequency, JLPT level, related words, related kanji, and written-form notes.

Browse by JLPT level, part of speech, theme, and more, or start from curated collections like onomatopoeia, four-character idioms, proverbs, and keigo.

Kotomora also includes translation guides that explain how English words and phrases map to natural Japanese. Learn the difference between options like ありがとう, ありがとうございます, and すみません, or how words like "run," "wear," "please," and "but" change depending on context.

Features:

• Japanese-English dictionary search by typing or handwriting
• Draw Japanese characters to search when you don't know the reading
• Browse and filter by JLPT, part of speech, theme, and curated collections
• Related words on every entry — synonyms, easily confused words, word families, and transitive/intransitive pairs
• Usage patterns and expressions that show how words combine in real sentences
• Sentence analyzer with word and grammar breakdowns
• Translation guides for nuance and natural usage
• Kanji meanings, readings, components, similar kanji, and stroke order
• Pitch accent, examples, conjugations, frequency, and JLPT info
• Save entries and add personal notes for offline review

Kotomora is designed for learners who want to understand how Japanese is actually used.

What’s new

Customize word pages from the new page options menu: reorder, hide, or collapse sections, and turn furigana off for reading practice.