About Jisho
Jisho is an MCP server published by pipeworx-io in the Other category: jisho.org Japanese-English dictionary MCP (keyless).
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Install
git clone https://github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-jishoThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (2)
lookupLook up a single Japanese or English word in the Jisho.org dictionary and return only the single best/first matching entry in a compact form: headword (slug), common-ness, JLPT level, all readings, a flat list of English meanings, and the unique parts of speech. Best for quick "what does this word mean / how is it read" questions. Accepts kanji, kana, romaji, or English.
Parameters not published.
search_wordsSearch the Jisho.org Japanese<->English dictionary. The keyword can be English (translate to Japanese), Japanese kanji/kana, or romaji. Returns up to `limit` matching dictionary entries, each with the headword (slug), whether it is a common word, JLPT level, all readings/spellings, and English meanings grouped into senses with parts of speech. Use this to translate, look up a kanji/kana word, or find Japanese words for an English concept.
Parameters not published.
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