Setup Yomitan PC

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

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Download and Install

• Install Yomitan Chrome/Edge or Yomitan Firefox

• Download from here:

  • Font
  • yomitan dictionary
  • lazyGuide-yomitan-settings(download both)
    • Firefox/Brave: yomitan settings here

• After Downloading:

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

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Setting Up

1. On Yomitan's welcome page, scroll down > Permissions page > enable clipboardRead and nativeMessaging

   

2. Go to chrome://extensions or edge://extensions or about:addons(firefox) and go to Yomitan extension settings

3. Make sure for:

   • Chrome/Edge: Allow access to file URLs is enabled
   • Firefox: Access your data for all websites is enabled
   Chrome/EdgeFirefox

   

   

4. Install the Fonts by opening them from the Font folder

   

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

   

6. 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)
   • After importing; turn ON Jitendex and put it as priority #1 (very top)

   

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

   • Pick either:

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

     

8. Pick a Active profile, usually between Monolingual and Bilingual (other profiles will be discussed in other sections)

   • Bilingual is default, you can hold alt while hovering over a word to use the Monolingual profile

   • Don't forget turn ON Jitendex(STEP 6) and put it as priority #1 (very top) if you're using other Active Profiles

     

9. You should now be able to hover over words!

   • To change hotkey, Yomitan settings > Scanning > Scan modifier key

     

Yomitan on PC setup is done, why not check out how to use Yomitan on Android?

Proceed to Yomitan on Android Setup

If you have any problems check FAQs

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Extra Info and Tips

Info 1: Yomitan Local Audio

Yomitan Local Audio (click here)

• Here's the source for more info or latest updates
• This might take an hour due to extraction; need Anki 2.1.50+
• Yomitan Local Audio Source for Android is also available but this(PC) setup is required

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1. Download everything from the recommended

2. Within Anki: either Ctrl + Shift + A or Tools > Add-ons > Get Add-ons... > 1045800357 > restart Anki

3. Extract local-yomitan-audio-collection and paste the user_files folder to:

   • On Add-ons window > select the Local Audio Server for Yomitan > View Files
   • Or C:\Users\YourUser\AppData\Roaming\Anki2\addons21\1045800357

4. My local-audio-yomitan settings OR if you are not using my profile:

   • Go to Yomitan settings > Audio > Configure audio playback sources... > Add > Custom URL (JSON)
   • Paste http://localhost:5050/?term={term}&reading={reading} and make sure it's on the top

5. Check if it's working:

   

   DONE!

Info 2: Yomitan Light and Dark Mode

Yomitan Light and Dark Mode (click here)

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

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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

• You might need to edit on Yomitan settings > Anki > Configure Anki flashcards... > MainDefinition > open dropdown menu, search for the single-glossary-YOUR-CHOICE

• If you changed MainDefinition, you need to edit every Yomitan Profile

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 flashcards...

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

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