Look up Japanese words and kanji while you study.
Hane includes a built-in Japanese dictionary for kanji and vocabulary. Search by character, reading, meaning, or word — then explore detail pages with stroke order, example sentences, and related terms.
Free during the public beta on Apple TestFlight.
Search four different ways
The Hane dictionary is built for exploration. Search by:
Detail pages with full context
Every search result opens a detail page with stroke order, meanings, readings, JLPT level, and example vocabulary. For words, you get readings, meanings, kanji breakdowns, and related sentences.
Start looking up Japanese today
Join the Hane beta on TestFlight and explore the built-in kanji and vocabulary dictionary on iPhone.
Join TestFlight betaIntegrated with reading and games
The dictionary is not a separate tool — it is built into reading passages, sentence breakdowns, and practice games. Tap any word in a passage to open its dictionary entry instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hane a full Japanese dictionary?
Hane covers JLPT vocabulary and kanji comprehensively. It is designed for learners, so entries include JLPT levels, example sentences, and grammar connections rather than exhaustive historical definitions.
Can I search by drawing a kanji?
Yes. The handwriting input feature lets you draw a kanji to search for it, which is useful when you see an unknown character and do not know its reading.
Does the dictionary work offline?
Yes. Once you have opened the app and loaded content, dictionary lookup works offline.
Can beginners use the dictionary?
Yes. Beginners can look up simple N5 vocabulary and kanji. The detail pages explain readings and meanings in learner-friendly language.
Start looking up Japanese today
Join the Hane beta on TestFlight and explore the built-in kanji and vocabulary dictionary on iPhone.