Android App

PopLingo: Japanese Popup Dictionary for Android

Built for Japanese learners and Yomitan users. PopLingo lets you do in-context Japanese dictionary lookup, OCR reading support, and screen translation while reading manga, anime subtitles, visual novels, and games.

Japanese popup dictionary + Yomitan-compatible lookup flow on Android, without copy-paste loops.

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Fast overlay workflow, no manual app switching loop.

Japanese Learning Workflow: Old OCR Loop vs PopLingo + Yomitan Style

Switch from screenshot-to-translator friction to direct Japanese word lookup and translation on the active screen.

Manual Japanese lookup flow

Screenshot text, run OCR, paste into a dictionary app, then return to manga, anime, or gameplay.

  • Context switching breaks focus.
  • Hard to sustain reading or gameplay rhythm.
  • Definitions and translation context get fragmented.

PopLingo Yomitan-style flow

Japanese dictionary lookup and translation happen in place where the original text appears.

  • In-place interactions through floating controls.
  • Better continuity for games, manga, and chats.
  • Structured dictionary output for deeper understanding.

Visual Proof

Real Play listing screenshots showing Japanese OCR lookup, popup dictionary cards, and mode settings.

Core Capabilities for Japanese Learners and Yomitan Users

Japanese Popup Dictionary Lookup

Inspect Japanese words and terms directly on Android without changing apps.

Japanese OCR + In-Context Translation

Read Japanese text from the screen and translate while preserving visual context.

Yomitan-Compatible Dictionary Structure

Use a Yomitan-style dictionary workflow on Android for deeper term detail and study context.

Japanese Study Flow Across Apps

Works with manga readers, chat apps, browsers, and games for continuous Japanese immersion.

FAQ: Japanese Popup Dictionary and Yomitan on Android

Answers to common searches from Japanese learners looking for a Yomitan-compatible Android dictionary workflow.

Is PopLingo a Yomitan Android app?

PopLingo is built for Yomitan users who want a Yomitan-style popup dictionary workflow on Android.

Can I use PopLingo for Japanese manga and visual novels?

Yes. PopLingo is designed for in-context Japanese lookup while reading manga, visual novels, and other Japanese content.

Does PopLingo support Japanese OCR lookup on screen?

Yes. PopLingo supports OCR-based screen reading and popup dictionary actions for Japanese text on Android.

Is PopLingo useful for anime subtitle and game text translation?

Yes. The app is optimized for in-place Japanese text lookup and translation without repeated app switching.

Install PopLingo

Download the current build from Google Play.