Look up and input a kanji character via keywords and component names from James Heisig's "Remembering the Kanji".

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1.1.0
Update
May 30, 2022
Size
292KiB
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Users
522
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Kanji Typer Extension

This extension allows you to quickly look up and input Japanese kanji characters into input fields on any website, or copy a character into clipboard.

To search for a character, enter the character's keyword or a combination of its component names into the search bar, based on terms as presented in the well-known textbook series \"Remembering the Kanji\" by James Heisig. Fuzzy search functionality also allows you to enter only part of a keyword, or only a subset of a kanji's components, and then browse the list of matching results to find the desired kanji.

To select a kanji character, navigate to it by pressing the 'Up' and 'Down' arrow keys, or by clicking on it's entry once. Press 'Enter' to insert the selected kanji into a field on a website at the current cursor position, or press 'Ctrl+c' to copy it into your clipboard. A double click on any entry, directly inserts the respective kanji into the input field.

The keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl+Space' to open the extension popup can be changed in Google Chrome's extension management tab.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Kanji Typer", "description": "Look up and input a kanji character via keywords and component names from James Heisig's \\"Remembering the Kanji\\".", "version": "1.1.0", "icons": { "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup/index.html", "default_title": "Kanji Typer" }, "permissions": ["activeTab","scripting"], "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Space", "mac": "Ctrl+Space", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Space", "linux": "Ctrl+Space" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Kanji Typer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Kanji Typer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Kanji Typer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Kanji Typer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Kanji Typer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Kanji Typer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Kanji Typer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Kanji Typer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Kanji Typer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Kanji Typer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Kanji Typer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Kanji Typer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Kanji Typer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Kanji Typer extension file

Select and download the Kanji Typer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Kanji Typer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Kanji Typer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Kanji Typer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Kanji Typer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Connor Ruri (ID: 0000005559af91b0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/29/2021 Not exactly what I was looking for. I am giving it 5 stars as my friend needs an extension like this and it's perfect for him. I decided to keep it because its helped me a lot. Thanks!