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maintenanceProvides dictionary lookup functionality through the API Ninjas Dictionary API, allowing users to search for word definitions and meanings through natural language queries.
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Jisho MCP
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Jisho MCP define 食べる"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Jisho MCP
A lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Jisho.org, the popular Japanese-English dictionary.
Look up Japanese words, readings, JLPT levels, and definitions directly inside MCP-compatible AI clients — or let your agent search for you.
Features
Word search with all Jisho filters (
#jlpt-n5,#verb, wildcards, etc.)Exact lookup by word slug (e.g.
食べる)Compact responses (Wikipedia/dbpedia padding stripped, linguistic fields like
see_also,antonyms,sourcepreserved)Read-only resources:
jisho://word/{keyword}andjisho://search/{keyword}
Related MCP server: Yomitan MCP Server
Quick start
No installation required. You only need uv and Python >= 3.10.
Claude Code
claude mcp add jisho -- uvx --from git+https://github.com/giuliocapecchi/jisho-mcp jisho-mcpOther MCP clients (Claude Desktop, Codex, OpenCode, …)
Add the following block to your client's MCP config file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jisho": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["--from", "git+https://github.com/giuliocapecchi/jisho-mcp", "jisho-mcp"]
}
}
}Common config locations:
Client | Config file |
Claude Desktop |
|
Codex (OpenAI) |
|
OpenCode |
|
Permanent install
If you prefer a system-wide command:
uv tool install git+https://github.com/giuliocapecchi/jisho-mcpThen run directly:
jisho-mcpOr add to your MCP config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jisho": {
"command": "jisho-mcp"
}
}
}Development
git clone https://github.com/giuliocapecchi/jisho-mcp.git
cd jisho-mcp
uv sync
uv run jisho-mcpTools
Tool | Description |
| Search dictionary entries. |
| Fetch the entry with the exact slug, or |
Example
get_word("水") returns:
{
"slug": "水",
"is_common": true,
"jlpt": ["jlpt-n5"],
"japanese": [{"word": "水", "reading": "みず"}],
"senses": [
{
"english_definitions": ["water (esp. cool or cold)"],
"parts_of_speech": ["Noun"],
"see_also": ["湯 ゆ"]
},
{
"english_definitions": ["fluid (esp. in an animal tissue)", "liquid"],
"parts_of_speech": ["Noun"]
}
]
}License
Available Tools
2 toolsget_wordA
Look up a single word by its exact Jisho slug.
Returns None if no entry with that exact slug exists. Note: Jisho has
no by-slug endpoint, so this performs a keyword search and filters for an
exact slug match. For fuzzy lookup, use search_words.
Inputs: slug (required). Returns: result
search_wordsA
Search Jisho.org for words matching a keyword.
Supports all Jisho search filters, e.g. #jlpt-n5, #verb, 水,
or English terms like water.
Inputs: keyword (required), page. Returns: object
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TDQS
A4/5.0
Scored across 2 tools
Disambiguation4/5
The two tools have distinct purposes: search_words is for flexible keyword/filtered searches, while get_word is for exact slug lookup. They overlap slightly since get_word performs a search internally, but the descriptions clearly differentiate them and guide users to the appropriate tool.
Naming Consistency5/5
Both tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern: search_words and get_word. The verbs are clear and the pattern is predictable, making it easy to infer tool behavior from the name.
Tool Count3/5
With only two tools, the server feels slightly thin for a language dictionary service, though it covers the core search and exact-lookup needs. The count is borderline appropriate for a focused Jisho wrapper but leaves little room for other operations.
Completeness4/5
The server covers the primary lookup workflows: searching with filters and retrieving a specific word by slug. It lacks dedicated tools for related features like kanji details or example sentences, but most dictionary needs are met through the search functionality.
Maintenance
ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo recent community issues
Related MCP Connectors
Jisho.org Japanese-English dictionary MCP (keyless).
Authoritative JLPT-graded Japanese dataset (kanji, vocab, grammar, history) via MCP and REST.
A Japanese shiritori (word-chain game) dictionary of 88,000+ nouns. Check whether a move is valid (including words ending in ん), suggest next words, and look up a word's reading — so an AI can play shiritori correctly.
Search Japanese software and AI tools; read recorded facts with source links. Read-only.
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