Yomitan in a browser
Best for web pages and browser-based reading, especially through supported Android browsers such as Firefox Android.
Yomitan Android Guide
Yomitan on Android, Without the Confusion
Yomitan can work on Android inside supported browsers. PopLingo covers the other case: a Yomitan-style lookup workflow across native Android apps, using a floating OCR popup over manga, subtitles, games, chats, and more.
Quick answer
Yomitan Browser Setup vs PopLingo App
Use Yomitan for browser reading. Use PopLingo when the text is inside another Android app.
PopLingo as the Android app
Best for manga readers, games, subtitles, chats, visual novels, PDFs, and screens where browser extensions cannot help.
PopLingo setup
Yomitan Android App Setup with PopLingo
Follow these steps once, then reuse the same hover lookup workflow anywhere you read on Android.
- 1
Install PopLingo
Download PopLingo from Google Play and open it on your Android device.
- 2
Choose your language
Pick the language you are learning. Japanese is the most common use case, but PopLingo supports all languages.
- 3
Let resources finish installing
Allow PopLingo to install the matching model and base dictionary for first-run setup.
- 4
Enable Bubble
Turn on Bubble so the floating lookup control appears over other apps.
- 5
Hover over screen text
Move the bubble over a word or line to trigger OCR lookup and read the popup result.
- 6
Import Yomitan dictionaries
For deeper Japanese lookup, add Yomitan-format dictionaries after the first setup.
Troubleshooting
What to Check If PopLingo Setup Feels Off
Model or dictionary install does not start
Check your connection, reopen the app, and confirm you completed language selection on first launch.
Bubble is not visible
Return to PopLingo and enable Bubble again. If needed, verify required overlay and accessibility permissions.
Hover lookup does not return a definition
Reposition the bubble and hover a clean text region. Dense or stylized fonts may need a steadier target.
Custom Yomitan dictionary not appearing
Recheck import format and dictionary selection settings, then retry a hover lookup to confirm source changes.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is PopLingo Yomitan for Android?+
PopLingo is not the Yomitan browser extension. Yomitan itself can run on Android in supported browsers. PopLingo is an Android app for learners who want a similar lookup habit across native apps, using a floating OCR popup and Yomitan-format dictionaries.
Can I use Yomitan on Android Chrome?+
Chrome for Android does not support normal browser extensions, so it is not the usual path for Yomitan. Use a supported Android browser for Yomitan, or use PopLingo when you want lookup outside the browser.
Can I use Yomitan on Firefox Android?+
Yes. Firefox Android is one of the practical browser paths for Yomitan-style extension lookup. That works best for browser reading; PopLingo is for lookup across native Android apps.
Where do I download a Yomitan Android app?+
Yomitan itself is a browser extension, not a standalone Android app. If you want a native Android app for Yomitan-style OCR lookup across other apps, install PopLingo from Google Play.
What is the difference between Yomitan on Android and PopLingo?+
Yomitan on Android is a browser-extension workflow. PopLingo is a standalone Android app that uses a floating bubble and OCR lookup over manga readers, subtitle players, games, chats, and other native apps.
Should I download a Yomitan Android APK?+
Use official sources where possible. PopLingo's public download path is Google Play, not an APK mirror.
Is there a Yomitan Android GitHub project?+
If you searched for Yomitan Android GitHub, you may be looking for Yomitan source code or issue discussions. PopLingo setup is handled through the Android app.
Do I need to install models and dictionaries manually every time?+
No. After language selection, PopLingo installs matching resources automatically for first-run setup.
Where do I enable Bubble if the bubble is not visible?+
Open PopLingo and enable Bubble again. If the bubble still does not appear, verify overlay and accessibility permissions.
Can I import custom Yomitan dictionaries after first setup?+
Yes. Custom Yomitan dictionaries can be added later and used in the same hover OCR lookup workflow.
Can I follow this setup for non-Japanese learning languages?+
Yes. Japanese is the most common use case, but PopLingo supports all languages. Popular choices include Japanese, Chinese, Korean, English, Spanish, German, and French.
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Choose the Android Lookup Workflow That Fits Your Reading
Use Yomitan in a supported Android browser for browser reading. Install PopLingo when you want a Yomitan-style popup dictionary across Android apps.
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