New! ◆ Added "Example Usage/Idiom Search" function for group searches
Dictionaries that support this feature are marked with a ☆ in the dictionary list below.
◆ This app is for searching and displaying the LogoVista electronic dictionary series.
You can use this app by purchasing the dictionary app separately from the store.
Supported dictionary titles are available for purchase in the store under the same names as the books.
*No in-app purchases.
◆ Free English-Japanese Dictionary
An English-Japanese dictionary that can only be used with this app has been added.
Audio is also included, so please use it in conjunction with word searches.
◆ LogoVista Electronic Dictionary Series
We handle a large number of dictionaries, including famous and popular dictionaries.
Our foreign language dictionaries cover a wide range of languages, including English, Chinese, Korean (Hangul), Russian, French, German, Spanish, and Latin. Our Japanese language dictionaries, used in many situations, cover not only the Japanese language but also kanji, classical Japanese, and expressions. We also offer a variety of specialized dictionaries, including those for law and geology.
◆Now on sale! LogoVista Electronic Dictionary Series!
Japanese Language Dictionaries
* Obunsha Japanese Language Dictionary, 12th Edition
* Shinsen Kokugo Jiten (New Selected Japanese Language Dictionary), 10th Edition
* Seisenban Nihon Kokugo Daijiten (Selected Edition of the Great Japanese Language Dictionary)
* Sanseido Gendai Shin Kokugo Jiten (Modern New Japanese Language Dictionary), 7th Edition
* Meikyo Kokugo Jiten (Meikyo Japanese Language Dictionary), 3rd Edition, with Dictionary of Etiquette and Rudeness
* Sanseido Kokugo Jiten (Japanese Language Dictionary), 8th Edition
* Daijirin (Daijirin), 4th Edition
* Shinmeikai Kokugo Jiten (Shinmeikai Japanese Language Dictionary), 8th Edition
* Iwanami Kokugo Jiten (Iwanami Japanese Language Dictionary), 8th Edition
* Kojien (Kojien), 7th Edition
Classical Japanese Language Dictionaries
* Shin Zen'yaku Kogo Jiten (New Complete Translation Classical Japanese Language Dictionary)
Kanji and Chinese Word Dictionaries
* Jitsū (Jitsū)
* Kadokawa Shin Jigen (New Character Source Dictionary), Revised New Edition
* Shin Kangorin (New Chinese Character Source Dictionary), 2nd Edition
* Kanji Gen (Kanji Source Dictionary), Revised 5th Edition
Thesauruses
* Shinmeikai Thesaurus
* Nihongo Thesaurus (Japanese Thesaurus), 2nd Edition
Expression Dictionaries
* Kenkyusha Nihongo Kogo Hyōgen Jiten (Kenkyusha Japanese Colloquial Expression Dictionary), 2nd Edition
* Kenkyusha Nihongo Collocation Jiten (Kenkyusha Japanese Collocation Dictionary)
* Gakken (Gakken) Examples-Based Dictionary of New Katakana Words, Revised 3rd Edition
* Gakken Examples-Based Dictionary of Idioms
* Gakken Examples-Based Dictionary of Four-Character Idioms
* Gakken Examples-Based Dictionary of Proverbs and Sayings
* Basic Knowledge of Modern Terminology: Katakana Foreign Abbreviations Dictionary, 5th Edition
English Dictionaries
☆ Grand Century English-Japanese Dictionary, 4th Edition
☆ Ace Crown English-Japanese Dictionary, 4th Edition
☆ Aurex English-Japanese Dictionary, 3rd Edition / Japanese-English Dictionary, 2nd Edition
☆ Shogakukan Progressive English-Japanese (5th Edition) / Japanese-English (4th Edition) Intermediate Dictionary
* Latest Japanese-American Colloquial Dictionary [Definitive Edition]
☆ Dictionary of Quantitative Expressions in English
☆ Compass Rose Japanese-English Writing Dictionary
☆ Lighthouse English-Japanese Dictionary, 7th Edition / Japanese-English Dictionary, 5th Edition
☆ NEW Saito Japanese-English Dictionary
☆ Genius English-Japanese Dictionary
☆ Idiom-Based English-Japanese Intermediate Dictionary New Edition
☆Wisdom English-Japanese Dictionary 4th Edition / Japanese-English Dictionary 3rd Edition
☆Genius English-Japanese (6th Edition) / Japanese-English (3rd Edition) Dictionary
☆Compass Rose English-Japanese Dictionary
・Oxford Dictionary of Modern English Usage 4th Edition
・New Comprehensive English-Japanese Dictionary
・Kenkyusha Japanese-English Dictionary 5th Edition
☆Kenkyusha English-Japanese Dictionary 6th Edition
・Daily Concise English-Japanese (9th Edition) / Japanese-English (8th Edition) Dictionary
☆Readers Special for Android
☆Kenkyusha Readers Plus
☆Kenkyusha Readers English-Japanese Dictionary 3rd Edition
☆Kenkyusha New English-Japanese (7th Edition) / Japanese-English (5th Edition) Intermediate Dictionary
・Royal English Grammar Revised New Edition
Chinese Dictionary
・Super Crown Chinese-Japanese / Crown Japanese-Chinese Dictionary
Korean (Hangul) Dictionary
☆Shogakukan Korean-Japanese/Japanese-Korean Dictionary
☆Daily Concise Korean-Japanese/Japanese-Korean Dictionary
Russian Dictionary
☆Kenkyusha Russian-Japanese/Japanese-Russian Dictionary
French Dictionary
☆Petit Royal French-Japanese 5th Edition/Japanese-French 3rd Edition Dictionary
・New French Grammar Dictionary
German Dictionary
☆Crown German-Japanese (5th Edition)/New Concise Japanese-German Dictionary
Spanish Dictionary
・Comprehensive Spanish Dictionary
・Modern Spanish Dictionary/Japanese-Spanish Dictionary Revised Edition
Latin Dictionary
☆Latin-Japanese Dictionary Revised Edition
Medical/Healthcare Dictionary
・Nanzando Medical Dictionary 20th Edition
・Practical Medical Abbreviations Dictionary 7th Edition
・Nanzando Medical English-Japanese Dictionary 12th Edition
Legal Dictionary
・Yuhikaku Concise Dictionary of Law 6th Edition
☆Kenkyusha English-American Legal Dictionary
・Illustrated Dictionary of Legal Terms (Revised 4th Edition Supplement)
Encyclopedia
・Revised New Edition World Encyclopedia
Specialized Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
* Latest Geology Dictionary
* Iwanami Buddhist Dictionary, Third Edition
* Iwanami World Biographical Dictionary
* Iwanami Biology Dictionary, Fifth Edition
* Iwanami Physics and Chemistry Dictionary, Fifth Edition
* Iwanami Japanese History Dictionary
* Yuhikaku Economics Dictionary, Fifth Edition
* Yuhikaku Cognitive Psychology Handbook
Haiku and Hobby Dictionaries
* Kadokawa Combined Haiku Seasonal Dictionary, Fifth Edition
* Gakken Kanji Puzzle Dictionary
◆ What is a Dictionary Browser App?
■ Dedicated Search and Browsing App for Electronic Dictionaries
* This app is used by the LogoVista electronic dictionary series for searching and displaying.
* In addition to the basic functions necessary for a dictionary app, it provides a variety of dedicated functions tailored to the characteristics of each dictionary.
* It includes not only searching for individual dictionaries but also cross-dictionary searches that allow you to group multiple dictionaries together.
*This app is compatible only with dictionary apps from the LogoVista Electronic Dictionary series.
◆Features of the Dictionary Browser App
■ Comprehensive Search Function!
*Automatic search each time you enter a keyword. "Incremental search" instantly updates search results.
*Voice input is also supported for entering search keywords.
*Keyword matching conditions can be specified in detail, such as "prefix match" and "suffix match." The search is instantly updated when conditions are changed.
*"Full-text search" is available for almost all dictionaries, allowing you to search the text of all entries.
*"In-text search" is available to search the content of the dictionary entry you are currently reading.
*The history of entered keywords and displayed entries is automatically recorded. Re-entering and re-displaying is easy.
*Furthermore, each dictionary app includes numerous unique search modes to help you make the most of that dictionary.
*The LogoVista Electronic Dictionary series will continue to release new dictionary apps in the future.
■ Share with other apps – a feature only possible with an app!
* Supports the basic Android operation "Share"! You can search the dictionary browser using text selected in another app.
* You can freely specify the dictionary to search using "Share" from your existing dictionary apps.
* Conversely, you can use the text of dictionary entries to perform web searches. Of course, you can also search within dictionary apps.
■ Customize text for easier reading!
* You can finely adjust the font size of dictionary entry text.
* Includes a dark theme display mode (black background + white text) that reduces eye strain.
* Of course, you can also change the item size using touch controls.
■ Bookmark important information!
* You can bookmark dictionary entries at any time.
* Bookmarks can be categorized into 10 color patterns, and memo text can be set.
* The bookmark list screen includes a filter function to display only bookmarks of a specific color.
* The display order on the bookmark list screen can be sorted by registration date, item order, etc.
■ Powerful linking between dictionary series!
* You can freely group dictionary series together and search them all at once.
* In the search results list of group dictionaries, you can jump to the beginning of each member dictionary.
* Duplicates are OK! You can register one dictionary as a member in various groups simultaneously.
* Bookmarks in group dictionaries can, of course, be displayed together.
* You can use the text of the displayed dictionary entry to immediately search in another dictionary.
■ Convenient additional and extended functions are also included!
* You can have the text of dictionary entries read aloud using synthesized speech.
* It features "Touch Panel Search," which displays entries in order without using search keywords.
* It features "KWIT Search," which aligns the search results list by the position matching the keyword.
* Some dictionaries may not support additional and extended functions.
■ No internet connection required after setup!
* All data required by the dictionary is stored within the app.
* After installation and setup are complete, it can be used completely offline.
◆ Other Information
■ Regarding the Handwriting Input Function
* The handwriting input function "Rakuhira," which was built into the dictionary browser app,
is no longer available due to development issues with the function provider.
We sincerely apologize, but please consider using a keyboard app or similar as an alternative.
■ Precautions
* To use the text-to-speech function, you will need to install the free "Google Text-to-Speech" app separately.
■ Saving Data to External Storage (External SD Card)
* Some of the dictionary app's data can be saved to external storage (external SD card).
* There are conditions and precautions for use. For details, please check Q8 on our Q&A page below.
https://www.logovista.co.jp/LVERP/information/support/user_qa/android/top.html#Q8
■ Operating Environment
・Android OS 7.0 to 16.0
*Operating environment may vary depending on the type and version of the dictionary app.
Please check the information on each sales page before purchasing the dictionary app.
・Chromebook: If compatible with the Google Play Store, the Android version of the app can be installed.
■ Not Supported Operating Systems
・Android OS 1.0 to 6.0.1
・Android devices with CPUs other than ARM-based
・"Go Edition" versions of each Android OS