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Kotoba
Japanese–English dictionary
by Haydn Trowell
Official site: flathub.org
About Kotoba
Flexible search: Look up words using kanji, kana, rōmaji, or English meaning.
Responsive results: Get matches in a fraction of a second.
Detailed entries: Readings, meanings, example sentences, and usage notes where available.
Verb and adjective handling: Automatically recognizes and matches conjugated verb and adjective forms to their base dictionary entry.
Wildcards: Use * to search by pattern, useful for suffix searches such as *問題.
Bookmarks: Save entries to revisit later.
Fully offline: No internet connection required.
How to install Kotoba
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net.trowell.kotoba
- Open Kotoba once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kotoba free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Kotoba is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Kotoba from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub net.trowell.kotoba. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Kotoba safe?
Kotoba downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
