MCP server for Jisho, the Japanese English dictionary. Words, kanji, readings, and example sentences.
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# jisho mcp
The [Jisho.org](https://jisho.org) Japanese English dictionary. Words,
readings, senses, JLPT levels. No key.
## Tools
- `search_words`, Japanese text, romaji, or English keywords
- `search_by_tag`, feature searches: `#common`, `jlpt-n1`…`jlpt-n5`,
`wanikani10`, English meanings
## Run
```bash
npm install && npm run build && node dist/index.js
```
## Example
> "What does 大丈夫 mean?"
> `search_words("daijoubu")` → 大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ), safe; sound; problem free [Na adj] ⭐common, JLPT N5
> "Give me common JLPT N5 words"
> `search_by_tag("jlpt-n5")`
What people ask about jisho-mcp
What is mrfentmen/jisho-mcp?
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mrfentmen/jisho-mcp is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. MCP server for Jisho, the Japanese English dictionary. Words, kanji, readings, and example sentences. It has 0 GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-08-08.
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You can install jisho-mcp by cloning the repository (https://github.com/mrfentmen/jisho-mcp) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
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Our security agent has analyzed mrfentmen/jisho-mcp and assigned a Trust Score of 57/100 (tier: OK). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains mrfentmen/jisho-mcp?
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mrfentmen/jisho-mcp is maintained by mrfentmen. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-08-08, with 0 open issues.
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