JiShop Kanji Dictionary

Japanese-English kanji and word dictionary

Seva Alekseyev · com.jishop_software.jishop

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v4.12.18 17.3 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.12.18 (41218)
Updated: Oct 1, 2026 (8 days ago)
APK size: 17.3 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Mar 6, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (3 sensitive)
Website: jishop.com/android
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

JiShop Kanji Dictionary is an app by Seva Alekseyev in the Education category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.10.20, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 5.0. It asks for 14 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity, read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.12.16. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v4.12.18

Google Play policy compliance

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

JiShop is a Japanese-English kanji and compound word dictionary. Focus on handwritten input and on radical-based kanji search, but you can also find kanji by reading (ON/KUN) or English translation. For each kanji, we list readings, possible translations, examples of usage in compound words, proper stroke order, spoken pronunciation. There's also a compound word dictionary. Search by reading or English translation. 6355 kanji, 76000 words. Full functionality for 30 days, then the dictionary shrinks to the 1006 school kanji.

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v4.10.20. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v4.11.24 it requires Android 5.0+.

v4.12.18 LATEST Oct 1, 2026 17.3 MB TRUSTED v4.12.16 Sep 1, 2026 17.3 MB TRUSTED v4.12.12 Jul 11, 2026 17.3 MB TRUSTED v4.12.10 May 31, 2026 17.3 MB TRUSTED v4.11.24 Mar 4, 2026 17.3 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “JISHOP Software” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 5 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 1, 2026
Signed byO=JISHOP Software, L=Potomac, ST=Maryland, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)22:81:ED:3A:8C:0D:54:31:A6:E6:67:22:0E:D3:41:5D:49:91:12:17
File MD5d26ae7c38ccf284653b2f04c63158d19
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (14)

JiShop Kanji Dictionary requests 14 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Jishop license app (custom) com.jishop_software.jishop.permission.LICENSE_APP
Nearby wifi devices (custom) NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

JiShop Kanji Dictionary APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of JiShop Kanji Dictionary for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 4.10.20 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.10.20 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is JiShop Kanji Dictionary free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the JiShop Kanji Dictionary APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 5 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d26ae7c38ccf284653b2f04c63158d19.