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diff --git a/docs/dictionaries.md b/docs/dictionaries.md index 73307c37..df62435f 100644 --- a/docs/dictionaries.md +++ b/docs/dictionaries.md @@ -1,19 +1,31 @@ ## Dictionaries -There are several free Japanese dictionaries available for Yomitan, with two of them having glossaries available in -different languages. You must download and import the dictionaries you wish to use in order to enable Yomitan -definition lookups. If you have proprietary EPWING dictionaries that you would like to use, check the [Yomitan -Import](https://github.com/themoeway/yomitan-import) page to learn how to convert and import them into Yomitan. +You must download and import the dictionaries you wish to use in order to enable Yomitan definition lookups. There are several free dictionaries available for Yomitan, some of them with glossaries available in different languages. -Be aware that non-English dictionaries contain fewer entries than their English counterparts. Even if your primary -language is not English, you may consider also importing the English version for better coverage. +Be aware that non-English dictionaries generally contain fewer entries than their English counterparts. Even if your primary language is not English, you may consider also importing the English version for better coverage. -- [Jitendex](https://github.com/stephenmk/Jitendex) - Jitendex is an improved version of JMdict for Yomitan. It features better formatting and some other improvements, and is actively being improved by its author. +### Recommended Dictionaries + +#### Japanese + +- [Jitendex](https://github.com/stephenmk/Jitendex) - An improved version of JMdict for Yomitan. It features better formatting and some other improvements, and is actively being improved by its author. - [JMdict](https://github.com/themoeway/jmdict-yomitan#jmdict-for-yomitan-1) - There are daily automatically updated builds of JMdict for Yomitan available in this repository. It is available in multiple languages and formats, but we recommend installing the more modern Jitendex for English users. -- [JMnedict](https://github.com/themoeway/jmdict-yomitan#jmnedict-for-yomitan) - JMnedict is a dictionary that lists readings of person/place/organization names and other proper nouns. -- [KANJIDIC](https://github.com/themoeway/jmdict-yomitan#kanjidic-for-yomitan) - KANJIDIC is an English dictionary listing readings, meanings, and other info about kanji characters. +- [JMnedict](https://github.com/themoeway/jmdict-yomitan#jmnedict-for-yomitan) - Lists readings of person/place/organization names and other proper nouns. +- [KANJIDIC](https://github.com/themoeway/jmdict-yomitan#kanjidic-for-yomitan) - An English dictionary listing readings, meanings, and other info about kanji characters. + +#### Other Languages + +- [KTY](https://github.com/themoeway/kaikki-to-yomitan) - Wiktionaries in various languages converted to Yomitan format. + +#### EPWING Dictionaries + +Yomitan supports dictionaries in the esoteric but popular [EPWING](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPWING) format. They were often utilized in portable electronic dictionaries similar to the ones pictured below. These dictionaries are often sought after by language learners for their correctness and excellent coverage of the Japanese language. + +Unfortunately, as most of the dictionaries released in this format are proprietary, you will need to procure these dictionaries yourself and import them using [Yomitan Import](https://github.com/themoeway/yomitan-import). Check the project page for additional details. -### Importing Dictionaries + + +### Bulk Importing Dictionaries Yomitan also supports exporting and importing your entire collection of dictionaries. @@ -36,16 +48,3 @@ Yomitan also supports exporting and importing your entire collection of dictiona Note that you can also similarly export and import your Yomitan settings from the `Backup` section of the Settings page. You should be able to replicate your exact Yomitan setup across devices by exporting your settings and dictionary collection from the source device then importing those from the destination. - -## Custom Dictionaries - -Yomitan supports the use of custom dictionaries, including the esoteric but popular -[EPWING](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPWING) format. They were often utilized in portable electronic dictionaries -similar to the ones pictured below. These dictionaries are often sought after by language learners for their correctness -and excellent coverage of the Japanese language. - -Unfortunately, as most of the dictionaries released in this format are proprietary, they are unable to be bundled with -Yomitan. Instead, you will need to procure these dictionaries yourself and import them using [Yomitan -Import](https://github.com/themoeway/yomitan-import). Check the project page for additional details. - - |