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Yomichan

Yomichan

Yomichan turns your browser into a tool for building Japanese language literacy by helping you to decipher texts which would be otherwise too difficult tackle. It features a robust dictionary with EPWING and flashcard creation support.

What is Yomichan?
'Yomichan' is a Firefox add-on that facilitates Japanese language learning. It converts your browser into a comprehensive tool, assisting in understanding challenging Japanese texts. It boasts a rich dictionary with EPWING support and flashcard creation features, distinguishing itself not just as an in-browser dictionary, but an all-encompassing educational aid.
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This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2023-12-10
By: FooSoft
Users: 14,438
Rating: 4.35 (123)
Version: 20.5.22.1 (Last updated: 2020-06-05)
Creation date: 2017-02-26
Weekly download count: 284
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • clipboardWrite
  • unlimitedStorage
  • nativeMessaging
Size: 10.08M
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Yomichan turns your browser into a tool for building Japanese language literacy by helping you to decipher texts which would be otherwise too difficult tackle. This extension was inspired in part by Rikaichan and Rikaikun, but it stands apart in its goal of being a all-encompassing learning tool as opposed to a mere browser-based dictionary, while adding advanced features such as EPWING support.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Useful tool for Japanese language learners
  • Excellent for making Anki cards
  • Offers a great browsing experience with a good range of features
Cons
  • The version on the Firefox store is out of date
  • Issue with audio clip which says 'The audio for this clip is not available. Thank you for your patience' every time a word doesn't have audio
  • The Add-on triggers randomly on non-Japanese words
Most mentioned
  • Outdated version on Firefox store
  • Audio issue for words without audio clip
  • Usefulness in Japanese language learning
Recent reviews
I love this addon, and want to give it 5 stars after using it for 5 years now, but can't because of an issue described in the quoted review below. THE AUDIO FOR THIS CLIP thing is haunting my dreams, sometimes yomichan triggers randomly on non-japanese words and before it would be fine but now I (and whoever I'm talking with on discord/messenger/...) has to listen to this horrible thing. Please give us an option to have revert to the clicking sound, have custom audio for that, or mute that PLEASE. > It used to make a click sound when it failed to get audio for a word (which is fine) but now instead there is a LONG audio of someone saying "The audio for this clip is not available. Thank you for your patience". It is so ANNOYING to have to hear that every time I hover over a word and there isn't an audio for it. Please change it back, remove it or give the option to put my own sound
by olety, 2023-11-04
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Safety
Risk impact

Yomichan is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Yomichan if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Yomichan may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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