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Setup Yomitan Android

  • Yomitan is a word hover dictionary for Japanese
  • Used for mining to Anki
  • Yomitan Light | Dark Mode (CSS)

Download and Install

  • Install Kiwi Browser

  • Install Yomitan Chrome in your Kiwi Browser

  • Download yomitan dictionary and lazyXel-yomitan-settings(download both) from here

    • Extract(?) yomitan dictionary.7z
    • yomitan dictionary.7z should only be extracted once, don't extract the dictionary itself

Setting Up

  1. Go to chrome://extensions and go to Yomitan extension settings

  2. Make sure Allow access to file URLs is enabled

    Yomitan URL Access

  3. Go to Yomitan’s settings page (Click on the extension’s icon then click on the cog icon from the popup)

    Yomitan Cog

  4. Go to Dictionary > Configure installed and enabled dictionaries... > Import

    • Import all the dictionaries from yomitan dictionary folder (You can select them all and import all at once)

    Dictionary Import

  5. Then Scroll down, in Backup > Import Settings > lazyxel-yomitan-settings (the file from here)

    • Pick either:

      • lazyXel-local-audio-yomitan-settings (Install: Yomitan Local Audio)
      • lazyXel-non-local-audio-yomitan-settings

      Yomitan Import Settings

  6. Pick Android (Anime, LN & Manga) profile (Default and Editing)

    Yomitan Profile

Yomitan setup is done, next is ShareX for convenient Mining

Proceed to ShareX Setup

If you have any problems check FAQs or contact me on Discord: xelieu

Extra Info and Tips

Info 1: Yomitan Dictionary List

Yomitan Dictionary List (click here)
  • (Bilingual) Jitendex
  • (Monolingual) 旺文社国語辞典 第十一版
  • (Monolingual) 三省堂国語辞典　第八版
  • (Monolingual) 実用日本語表現辞典
  • (Monolingual) 新明解国語辞典 第八版
  • (Monolingual) 明鏡国語辞典 第二版
  • (Name) JMnedict (No-Kana)
  • (Pitch Accent) アクセント辞典
  • (Frequency) JPDBv2
  • (Frequency) BCCWJ
  • (Frequency) ICR
  • (Frequency) Narou
  • (Frequency) VN
  • (Frequency) CC100
  • (Kanji Forms) JPDB Kanji
  • (Kanji Forms) Kanjidic (English)
  • (Kanji Forms) TheKanjiMap Kanji Radicals/Composition

Info 2: Android Yomitan Local Audio

Android Yomitan Local Audio (click here)

Requirements:

  1. Within Anki on PC: Tools > Local Audio Server > Generate Android database

    • This would take 30mins+ (Anki will be unuseable but you can mine)

  2. Within Anki on PC: either Ctrl + Shift + A or Tools > Add-ons > select Local Audio Server for Yomitan > View Files

    • There will be a file named android or android.db

  3. On your android, open AnkiConnect Android > Settings > Print Local Audio Directory

    • This will show you the path as well as generate the folder

  4. On that location from 3rd step, usually: Android/data/com.kamwithk.ankiconnectandroid/files/

    • Paste the android file ON files folder from PC (2nd step)
    • The result should be: Android/data/com.kamwithk.ankiconnectandroid/files/android.db

  5. My local-audio-yomitan-settings profile: Android (Anime, LN & Manga)

    • OR if you are not using my profile:
      • Go to Yomitan settings > Audio > Configure audio playback sources... > Add > Custom URL (JSON)
      • Paste http://localhost:8765/localaudio/get/?sources=jpod,jpod_alternate,nhk16,forvo&term={term}&reading={reading} and make sure it's on the top

  6. To ensure it's working, check that all sources are present

    • If it doesn't work, make sure AnkiConnect Android Start Service is running
    • Battery saving/optimization is off for AnkiConnect Android, Ankidroid and Kiwi Browser

    Yomitan Local Audio Check

    DONE!

Info 3: Yomitan Light and Dark Mode

Yomitan Light and Dark Mode (click here)

To change the Yomitan theme, go to Yomitan settings > Appearance > Theme

Yomitan Theme

FAQs

Question 1: Can I add a Yomitan dictionary of my choice?

Can I add, delete or modify a Yomitan dictionary of my choice? (click here)
  • Yes, most dictionaries should be compatible with the Anki format

Question 2: When will you update the dictionaries/should I do it myself?

When will you update the dictionaries/should I do it myself? (click here)
  • I will seldomly update; no need to stress over the latest one; it barely changes its content as a dictionary
    • My goal is longterm stability without worrying about updates
    • You can update it youself if you want to chase the latest fad

Question 3: How can I use sentence card?

How can I use sentence card? (click here)

In your Yomitan settings > Anki > configure Anki card format...

Sentence Card Instruction 1

In Terms scroll down and find IsSentenceCard and put 1 then close the window

Sentence Card Instruction 2

Now apply it on every profile under Editing Profile and make sure Monolingual, Bilingual, Android (Anime, LN & Manga) and Android (VN) got their config changed

Yomitan Profile