Popup dictionary for language learning

Latest Version

Version
24.12.10.2
Update
December 11, 2024
Size
10.57MiB
Developer
Category
Users
50,000+
Rating
4.94318 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ClipboardWrite
UnlimitedStorage
DeclarativeNetRequest
Scripting
Offscreen
ContextMenus
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Yomitan Popup Dictionary Extension

Powerful and versatile pop-up dictionary for language learning used by 60,000+ language learners.

Yomitan helps you to decipher texts in 20+ languages which would be otherwise too difficult tackle.

Yomitan provides powerful features not available in other browser-based dictionaries:
💬 Interactive popup window for displaying dictionary definitions.
🔍 Search page for easily looking up words.
🌎 Support for more than 20 languages ranging from Japanese to Spanish to Arabic.
🔊 Play native pronunciation audio from multiple sources with the ability to add your own custom audio sources.
📝 Automatic flashcard creation for the Anki flashcard program via the AnkiConnect plugin.
📚 Add multiple dictionaries from recommended and custom sources. Slang, kanji, and pronunciation dictionaries. There are thousands of available dictionaries online
☁️ Works fully offline. No internet connection needed.
💲 Completely free! We don't track your data and we're completely open-sourced.

More info: https://yomitan.wiki
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Yomitan Popup Dictionary extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Yomitan Popup Dictionary extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install Yomitan Popup Dictionary 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 Yomitan Popup Dictionary extension file

Select and download the Yomitan Popup Dictionary 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 Yomitan Popup Dictionary 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 Yomitan Popup Dictionary 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 Yomitan Popup Dictionary 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 Yomitan Popup Dictionary extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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