A simple extension for looking up kanji characters.

Latest Version

Version
3.4
Update
April 26, 2022
Size
9.84MiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions

*://*.jisho.org/*
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Storage
Notifications
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Kanjidex Extension

Kanjidex makes it easier to memorize Japanese kanji characters. The database has over 2,000 kanji characters, so it's perfect for beginners starting out with the study of the Japanese language, although Japanese learners of any level are welcome to use Kanjidex.

It's rather simple to use it, simply highlight the kanji character on a web page and you will get all the details related to it, the meaning, the radical, and the examples of which most come with an audio file.

Now you can also search for words using kanji, hiragana, katakana or the combination of those, to give you more context about an individual kanji character.

Kanjidex allows for the following:

- search kanji by highlighting the kanji on a web page
- highlight multiple kanji characters on the web page (you can select non kanji characters, Kanjidex will search only for kanji characters)
- search kanji in the search field input
- find kanji by writing the English word in the search field
- quick-search with the right click of your mouse button, and you will get quick info about the highlighted kanji
- you can quick search a single or even multiple kanji characters
- save kanji to your kanji vocabulary for later review
- organize your vocabulary by creating decks
- export saved kanji and words to Anki

============ April 2022 ============
- adding notes to saved kanji and words

Happy studying!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Kanjidex extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Kanjidex 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 Kanjidex extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Kanjidex extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Kanjidex 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 Kanjidex Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Kanjidex extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Kanjidex extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Kanjidex 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 Kanjidex 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 Kanjidex extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Kanjidex 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 Kanjidex extension file

Select and download the Kanjidex 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 Kanjidex 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 Kanjidex 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 Kanjidex 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 Kanjidex extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Paul Bonnevie (ID: 000000ad28efeeae) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/28/2022 I've been using it for 1.5 years now and this extension is amazingly convenient. The only thing is it would be cool to have the option to search for words by default, because I have to choose it from the menu every time

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bahrta sai (ID: 000000b0dbf87770) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2022 I just installed this but so far 偉い!(えらい-great).

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Joshua Neumann (ID: 00000008f3866d98) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/23/2021 The extension is very well made and looks really cute. The only thing I'm missing is a feature to maybe search for kanjis by drawing in case u cant copy/paste them. Otherwise 10/10! :)

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hyuk (ID: 000000d94b8ac091) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/01/2021 This is so good. Even though my English is not good enough, it is very useful because I can easily search for the order of writing Chinese characters.

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Derek Bogaert (ID: 0000009a693da671) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/23/2020 This extension is fantastic! Does exactly what I want it to. Just one question, why do the koi (鯉) swim backwards clockwise 「(゚ペ). They need to be reversed :)