Rikaisu - Next generation AI Japanese Translations

Rikaisu is an innovative tool crafted to revolutionize the way Japanese is learned and understood. With its intuitive design and advanced AI features, Rikaisu provides deep insights into Japanese sentences and words, making learning more accessible and engaging than ever before. Whether you're deciphering complex grammar structures or looking up individual kanji, Rikaisu is your go-to resource. Available in English, German, and Japanese, and offering additional translations in other languages, Rikaisu also supports Japanese speakers learning English or German, making it a versatile tool for a global audience. Unlike traditional translation tools, Rikaisu goes beyond mere word-to-word translation. It offers AI-powered translations from English to Japanese and German, and vice versa, ensuring that the nuances and cultural contexts are accurately conveyed. The app provides detailed word insights to help you understand conjugations and usage, along with kanji insights that include stroke order and meanings. This holistic approach means you no longer need to juggle multiple apps to get a comprehensive understanding of the language.Rikaisu also features fast shortcuts for efficient learning, allowing you to quickly switch between hiragana readings, romaji readings, and detailed grammar insights for selected parts of a sentence. The text parsing feature breaks down sentences into their constituent parts, helping you grasp the structure and function of each word within the context of the sentence. This makes it easier to learn and remember new information, and to apply it effectively in real-world situations. At its core, Rikaisu is designed to bridge the gaps left by common translation tools. It combines the precision of AI with a user-friendly interface to provide a seamless learning experience. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an advanced learner looking to deepen your understanding, Rikaisu adapts to your needs, making the process of learning Japanese both enjoyable and rewarding.

Developer

Rikaisu is an absolute passion project for the love of Japanese language, developed solely by Benjamin Kratzin. This project would not have been possible without the support and resources provided by the open-source community, and I am immensely grateful for their contributions.

Data sources

The data used in Rikaisu comes from a variety of open-source projects. We extend our deepest thanks to the people who work on these projects and make them available for everyone studying Japanese to benefit from. These maintainers make it possible for us to grow new skills in life and work, and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication.

Some datasets used in Rikaisu are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Source-specific attribution and license links are listed below.

JMdict

JMdict, created by Jim Breen and managed by the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), is a comprehensive dictionary with around 170,000 entries. This dictionary file is the primary source of words in Rikaisu.

License: EDRDG License Policy and CC BY-SA 4.0.

KANJIDIC2

KANJIDIC2, also managed by EDRDG, is a kanji database that includes readings, meanings, and extensive metadata such as stroke counts and variant forms.

License: EDRDG License Policy and CC BY-SA 4.0.

Kanjium (Pitch Accent)

Rikaisu uses Kanjium data for Japanese pitch accent notation. Kanjium is assembled by Uros Ogrizovic and provided under CC BY-SA 4.0. Kanjium itself references and builds on EDRDG/JMdict related resources.

Required attribution text:
"Includes pitch accent information from Kanjium, assembled by Uros Ogrizovic and available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike licence."

License: Kanjium License and CC BY-SA 4.0.

KanjiVG

Stroke order data for kanji come from the amazing KanjiVG project, created by Ulrich Apel and contributors. This project provides valuable resources for learning kanji stroke orders.

Jonathan Waller's JLPT Resources page

Information about word and kanji JLPT levels is sourced from Jonathan Waller's JLPT Resources page. This resource is invaluable for learners preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Ve

Rikaisu uses MeCab to parse Japanese text, with enhancements provided by the Veparser, a Ruby wrapper library developed by Kim Ahlström.

EDRDG compliance notice

The JMdict/EDICT and KANJIDIC data used in this app are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group and are used in conformance with the Group's license policy.

Full policy and required notices: EDRDG License Policy.

AI

Rikaisu leverages the several AI services for advanced AI-driven translation and grammar insights. This API helps enhance the accuracy and context-awareness of translations. But it is important to note that the AI can hallucinate and make mistakes, so use it with caution.

Disclaimer

Please note that while we strive to provide accurate and reliable information, there is no guarantee that all the information on Rikaisu is correct. Users are advised to use the information at their own discretion.

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