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jisho-mcp

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 24 Sep 2026; it has been in the index since 24 Sep 2026. How this is checked

jisho-mcp is an open-source Model Context Protocol server that exposes Jisho Japanese-English dictionary searches to compatible AI clients. It provides word definitions, kanji information, readings, and example sentences for developers and language learners.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebSelf-hostedCLIAPI
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Looking up Japanese words, kanji, readings, and example sentences through an MCP-compatible interface.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers and Japanese language learners using AI assistants

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: indicated (inferred, not tested) · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, self_hosted, cli, api_only

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

jisho-mcp is a Frameworks & runtimes project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on looking up Japanese words, kanji, readings, and example sentences through an MCP-compatible interface. Inferred · not functionally tested: jisho-mcp is an open-source project aimed at developers and Japanese language learners using AI assistants. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: jisho-mcp is available on the web, the command line, and API, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by mrfentmen. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are word lookup, kanji lookup, and reading lookup. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include an MCP server.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Word lookup
  • Kanji lookup
  • Reading lookup
  • Example sentences
  • MCP server

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
japanese-dictionarykanji-lookupmcp-serverlanguage-learning
AI capabilities
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Inference: Cloud API

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Connectors
MCP
Runs on
BrowserSelf-hostedCLIAPI-only

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed21 Sep · 22:13 UTC
    io.github.mrfentmen/jisho-mcp seen via MCP Registry (official)
    Source: MCP Registry (official) · Open

Frequently asked questions about jisho-mcp

What does jisho-mcp do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Jisho-mcp focuses on looking up Japanese words, kanji, readings, and example sentences through an MCP-compatible interface. It is catalogued under Frameworks & runtimes on PulseGate.
Who is jisho-mcp for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: jisho-mcp is an open-source project built for developers and Japanese language learners using AI assistants.
Does jisho-mcp have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — jisho-mcp is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does jisho-mcp run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: jisho-mcp runs on the web, the command line, and API. It can also be self-hosted.
Is jisho-mcp still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 24 Sep 2026.
Who develops jisho-mcp?
jisho-mcp is developed by mrfentmen.
Is jisho-mcp open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — jisho-mcp is open source under the Open Source license.
Does jisho-mcp have an API or integrations?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Yes — jisho-mcp exposes an MCP server.

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