Japanese Dutch Dictionary
JapanDict provides Japanese definitions in Dutch, alongside pitch accent, example sentences, and kanji stroke animations. Zoek Japanse woorden in het Nederlands.
Coverage
Dutch translations cover the majority of common words. JapanDict's dictionary data comes from JMdict, a community-maintained multilingual Japanese dictionary.
How to search in Dutch
You don't need an account to search in Dutch: click the "â‹®" menu next to the search box and choose "Dutch" under "Search languages" (word dictionary) or under the kanji dictionary's language list (kanji search). Your choice is included in the search URL, so you can bookmark or share a link that keeps that language.
Registered users can also set Dutch as their permanent default search language, so results appear in Dutch automatically without selecting it every time:
- Log in and go to Settings.
- Set "Search language" to "Japanese and Dutch" for word searches.
- Set "Search kanji language" to "Japanese and Dutch" for kanji searches.
- Click Save.
This preference is saved to your account and applies across sessions and devices, wherever you're logged in.
Features that work in any language
- Pitch accent display
- Kanji stroke order animations
- Kanji drawing search
- Example sentences
- JLPT vocabulary lists
- Conjugation audio
Frequently asked questions
Is the Japanese Dutch dictionary free?
Yes, JapanDict is completely free to use. It is supported by advertising.
How complete is the Dutch coverage?
Dutch translations cover the majority of common words.
Can I search for words by typing in Dutch?
Yes -- select Dutch from the search box's language menu for a one-off search, or set it as your permanent default in Settings if you have an account.