Learn Japanese in every new tab without even realizing it!

Latest Version

Version
1.0.10
Update
December 2, 2024
Size
1.25MiB
Developer
Category
Users
355
Rating
4.3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
TopSites
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JapaneseTab Extension

Features
- 23,000+ words
- Romaji + audio (new!) so you can learn the pronounciation
- Includes hiragana, kanji and katakana translations
- Customize the background colour with 8 Japanese colour swatches
- Customize which writing you want to see in focus and toggle romaji on/off

Feeling generous?
Support me here: https://www.paypal.me/anupya

About the Developer
I am currently learning Japanese and wanted this extension to exist so I decided to make it myself. Big thanks to Michelle Gao for her design advice.

Check us out:
Me: https://anupya.com
Michelle: https://bit.ly/michellegao

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UPDATES

v. 1.0.3 - You can now disable top visited sites! Click on the hide/show icon on the bottom left of the screen.
v. 1.0.4 - Audio button integration. You can learn the pronunciation by hearing! Click on the audio button next to the kanji.
v. 1.0.5 - Switched the positions of hiragana and kanji so hiragana is more in focus.
v. 1.0.6 - Increased word collection from 1812 to 23000+. You can now select whether kanji or hiragana is bigger as well as be able to hide the romaji. Click on the Menu button on the top left.
v. 1.0.8 - There is now an option for white background and an option for dark mode.
v. 1.0.9 - No more undefined kanji and hiragana. Plus some fixes for dark mode.
v. 1.0.10 - Fixed the top visited site links.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "JapaneseTab", "short_name": "JTab", "description": "Learn Japanese in every new tab without even realizing it!", "version": "1.0.10", "chrome_url_overrides": {"newtab": "vocab.html"}, "permissions": [ "topSites" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://jisho.org/api/*" ], "action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install JapaneseTab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install JapaneseTab 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 JapaneseTab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Austin Riley (ID: 000000b339c2e717) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/26/2019 Really like the idea. I get "undefined" printed for the Kanji a lot though.

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Clus Agus (ID: 000000eecc6e85a9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/09/2019 With latest update its great!

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Italo Cortez (ID: 00000066fd7149a3) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/27/2019 I do like the passive learning it gives but atm for me the audio does not work. Could you please check that? With out that i really can not give you a higher rating

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Axel Echevarría Piérola (ID: 000000cac6a8dc39) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/26/2019 You have problems, you can not play the audio to hear how it sounds

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(ID: ) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/11/2019 I love this! Only thing that I would improve is adding a function to turn off romaji, since I want to train my eyes to read the script smoothly. Otherwise, a great learning tool