Akebi Japanese Dictionary Apk
Latest version 3.0.20
24 Dec 2024
Apk Infos
| Version | 3.0.20 |
| Rating | 4.7/5, based on 2,810 votes |
| Size | 6.3 MB |
| Requires Android | Android 5.0+ (Lollipop) |
| Author's Notes | No ads, free & entirely off-line! |
About Akebi Japanese Dictionary APK
Table Of Contents
Description
With stroke-order independent handwriting recognition, 320k+ example sentences, 200k+ words and 6k+ Kanji database!Akebi allows you to use character masks to filter out thousands of words from a large Japanese Dictionary. It allows you to specify what radicals appear in each character of the word, and set particular characters. Using this, you can find extremely specific words without a lot of Japanese knowledge.
Akebi is designed to allow fast searching, and as such, the word can be specified by last letter, first letter or any letter in between.
NOTE ABOUT THE INTERNET PERMISSION:
I hope this doesn't scare you off downloading Akebi: It is fully available offline, but the dictionary needs to be downloaded first. If you choose to allow it, Akebi will also send a small bit of analytical data back to me so I can find out which features are most used (It absolutely will not send anything if you disable it.).
Some of the features include:
- Word lists
These allow you to add any word you're searching for to a list with just one press. The next time this word fits a mask you're searching for, it appears in red at the top of all possible words, to make it easy to find in case you forget. It's also good for words that the dictionary doesn't have, like names specific to what you're doing. You can even test yourself on these words too using a flashcard test! If you want, you can export them to a text file for use elsewhere as well.
- Radical search
Specify which characters of the word contain what radicals. Words that don't fit this will be filtered out.
- Inbuilt Japanese Keyboard
You don't even need to swap keyboards to use Akebi. You just jump in and start typing. But, if you prefer, you can turn this feature off if it causes issues with your keyboard, or if you just want to use your normal keyboard! You can even pick Akebi's keyboard/handwriting recognition as your input method!
- Kanji descriptions
Find out how common a character is, what grade level it is, what it means, how to read it, its Unicode number, how many strokes are in it, its reference numbers (Heisig, Nelson...), a stroke order diagram for it, a decomposition of it, all the words that contain it...
- English to Japanese searching
Search with English as well!
- Handwriting recognition
Akebi has custom built handwriting recognition - and stroke order doesn't matter! Find that complex kanji quickly thanks to the "Tomoe" handwriting database!
- Example sentences
Akebi has 320,000+ example sentences: search for any word and find out how to use it in a sentence! Tap the sentence for further information: including each word in the sentence's definition and reading.
- Kanji test
Test yourself on any kanji you want! Create sets and test yourself!
- Deconjugation
Search for 言って and you'll get results for 言う. Works for other forms too, such as ます, ない, た, られる/Potential form.
- Animated stroke order diagrams
See exactly how to draw a kanji correctly!
- Asynchronous loading
Akebi opens instantly: you can start typing in the word you want to find while Akebi loads the dictionary in the background.
- Tiny memory footprint
Akebi uses only 20mb of storage space for the entirety of its data. Compressions are handwritten by myself!
- Holo themed
Using ActionBarSherlock, I've totally rethemed the entire UI, adding tonnes more features and making the app much easier to use
- No DRM
Because it just makes everyone angry!
- No Ads
Because they kill battery life!
Akebi has to do an initial ~20mb download when it starts - so make sure to have internet access on first use!
Latest updates
What's new in version 3.0.20
Updated to support the latest version of Android.Attempted to fix strange issues with the data file downloader.
Hopefully more to come soon!
How to install Akebi Japanese Dictionary APK on Android phone or tablet?
Download Akebi Japanese Dictionary APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.craxic.akebifree-v3.0.20-ApkClean.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
Older Versions
| 3.0.20 (92) | 6.3 MB |
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User's Reivew
5 ★Akebi is easily my favorite Japanese dictionary app on Android. It has by far the best Anki integration I've seen on the platform, and now that it also supports pitch accents, it's probably the best implementation of JMdict you can find. The developer is also responsive to feedback and implementated a feature I requested very quickly.
5 ★Really clean and fast dictionary with a fantastic UI. Would be good to have an option to change the long categorisation of words, ie change "adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)" into "na-adj" to reduce the clutter.
4 ★I downloaded it to find an alternative to Shirabe Jisho for Android. It would be perfect if it included the option to customize what to be shown in the flashcards, for example, both kanji and meaning but not readings.
5 ★Thanks for making akebi, it's really a wonderful app! I find myself reaching for it all the time, as I am starting to read more japanese books. As I started using it more often, I realized along with an english translation, it would be helpful to see akebi function as a japanese dictionary. It may sound redundant, but I always find myself google searching the japanese definition after using akebi to understand words in depth. thanks for your time! - Romi
5 ★I love it. It looks good, you have flashcards, and a GREAT totorial. I'm personally very very new to japanese, and having such a great and easy to use app is a godsend. I rate 5/5, it has no ads and an awesome setup plus totorial. Good job dev, I salute you.
5 ★I love this app! It has a clear interface, lots of settings to customize the views and most importantly for me integration with Anki! The radicals input is also very well thought-through.
4 ★I love this app but haven't been able to reinstall it after changing to a new phone. Even though I'm connected to strong WiFi, the initial file download won't start so I can't actually use the dictionary. Tried to follow the instructions for manual download but I couldn't find the file on the website either. Is there a way around this?
5 ★I love this, the personality, hard work, and love for the language shines through. The handwriting option is the best part for me since it's independent from stroke order. Being able to have this offline wherever I go is invaluable!
5 ★A fantastic and comprehensive Japanese Dictionary, I'd dare say the best you'll find on Android. Feature packed, but with an intuitive interface, don't bother with anything else.
5 ★This app has been my life saver in so many situations! It's the best Japanese dictionary I've tried because it works offline and has so many options, it's impressive. It's just the best companion I've had on my journey to learning Japanese.
5 ★Dude dude dude i dont know what kind of sorcery you used but hell this is the best dictionary I've used in years. And I've used alot of em! The tutorials are great, the examples are awesome and for someone who already know the stroke order of the radicals, the handwriting function is amazing. I think I'll be uninstalling some of my other dictionaries cause yours are just better.
4 ★Interesting app, but I am looking for a dictionary that allows fast handwritten kanji input. Despite the other useful features, searching by kanji requires too many clicks just to get to the handwriting grid.
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