Japanese Kanji Dictionary

Description

A fast, offline Japanese Kanji Dictionary built with JavaFX and SQLite. Built by a Japanese learner, for Japanese learners. It displays the kanji, its meaning, its onyomi and kunyomi readings, and the number of strokes.

Screenshots

Why I Built This

I am currently learning Japanese and preparing for JLPT N5. I needed a fast, offline kanji reference tool that worked on both Windows and Linux without internet dependency. So I built one.

Features

• Supports searching for the specific kanji.
• ​ Can also search using the English meaning.
• Can BookMark Favourite Kanji and View then on through BookMark Menu.
• Lists all kanji with similar meanings in an interactive menu.
• Displays onyomi, kunyomi readings and stroke count.
• 0 % lag because of the use of a local database.
• Incredibly fast and efficient UI rendering.
• Cross-platform — runs on Windows and Linux.

Technologies Used

• Language : Java
• GUI : Java FX
• DataBase : SQLite
• Connector : Java DataBase Connectivity API for database interaction (JDBC)

Installation

Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)

1. Goto Releases page and Download the Latest version.
2. Open your terminal in Downloads folder and run :

sudo dpkg -i japanesedictionary_1.0_amd64.deb

3. If there are any missing dependencies ,run :

sudo apt install -f

4. To launch the App :

japanesedictionary

Windows

1. Go to Releases page and download latest .msi file.
2. Double click the installer.
3. Follow installation wizard.
4. Launch from Start Menu.

Building from Source

If you want to run or modify the code in your own IDE (like NetBeans):

1. Prerequisite: You must use the BellSoft Liberica JDK (Full version) (e.g., version 21). The "Full" version includes the necessary JavaFX modules bundled directly into the JDK.
2. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com/SuperAnand67/Japanese-Dictionary-JavaFX.git](https://github.com/SuperAnand67/Japanese-Dictionary-JavaFX.git

Note on Database

Make sure that the Database File (kanjiDict.db) in the /opt/japanesedictionary/lib/app/ Folder. The Installer automatically places it there and set the neccessary Read/Write Permissions. Now the App automatically places the Database File (kanjiDict.db) directly in the User Folder during Installation.

Planned Features

• Search by radical (部首)
• Furigana display
• Dark mode
• Many More Coming Soon !!!

License

MIT License