WhichKanji - Japanese Text Capture

Capture Japanese text from any screen using OCR. Get readings, meanings & save words to cloud-synced vocabulary lists.

WhichKanji - Japanese Text Capture & Vocabulary Builder 🎌 Japanese OCR that actually builds your vocabulary. Instantly capture Japanese text from any webpage using OCR. Get readings, meanings, and kanji breakdowns. Save words to organized lists and export to Anki. FEATURES ✨ ======== - Screen capture OCR for any Japanese text - 50 free scans per day (or unlimited with your own Google Vision API key) - Automatic word tokenisation and dictionary lookup - Kanji breakdown with readings and meanings - Multiple wordlists with cloud sync - CSV export for Anki flashcards - Works on manga, news, social media, games, and more HOW IT WORKS 🖱️ ============= 1. Click the WhichKanji extension icon 2. Select an area containing Japanese text 3. Review extracted words with readings and meanings 4. Save selected words to your wordlist with one click PERFECT FOR 📚 =========== - Manga and anime fans reading raw Japanese content - JLPT N5-N1 study and vocabulary prep - Japanese news and article readers - Japanese game enjoyers - Short novel / visual novel enjoyers - Anyone consuming Japanese content via Chrome OCR OPTIONS 🔍 =========== - Standard: 50 scans/day, works out of the box with no setup - Google Vision: Unlimited scans with your own API key (free tier available from Google) PRIVACY FIRST 🔐 ============= - Your Google Vision API key (if used) is stored locally in your browser - API keys are never transmitted to WhichKanji servers - Wordlists are synced to your personal account - No tracking or analytics beyond basic usage metrics WEB DASHBOARD ☁️ ============= - Access your vocabulary lists from any device at whichkanji.com. - Search, sort, organize and export your words. POWERED BY ⚙️ ============= - Manga OCR for standard text recognition - Google Cloud Vision API (optional / configurable via settings) - UniDic dictionary for accurate Japanese word tokenisation - JMdict Japanese-English dictionary - KANJIDIC kanji database SUPPORT 💬 ============= Feel free to use the "Report bug" button on your dashboard, or email me at whichkanji@gmail.com with any questions or feedback!