Weblio

Web · Android · iPhone · Extension

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Weblio is ranked #17 of 39 in online dictionaries on Freedom251. It runs on Android, Browser extension, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

Weblio plans and pricing

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Free dictionary app Free Dictionary features are free · App contains ads play.google.com · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on online dictionaries

Free plan: Yes
Audio pronunciation: Yes
Usage examples: Yes
Translation lookup: Yes
Offline access: No
Mobile apps: ios_android
Languages covered: 2

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The record

Service: Weblio is an online service for searching dictionaries, including an integrated dictionary search, kanji, thesaurus, English-Japanese, Japanese-English, and sign-language dictionaries.
Dictionary coverage: The Japanese dictionary app searches across more than 600 specialist dictionaries, Japanese dictionaries, and encyclopedias at once.
Japanese app features: The Japanese dictionary app supports handwriting search, saved favorites, search history, linked term explanations, and swiping between prior and next results.
English dictionary: The English dictionary app states that it searches more than 10 million English words and more than 9 million example sentences, and provides pronunciation symbols and audio playback.
Intended users: The English dictionary app recommends itself for English learners, students, and people who want to communicate with English speakers or assist non-Japanese speakers.
Mobile availability: The Japanese dictionary app is listed for iPhone and iPad and is described as free to use.
Data security: Google Play states that the Japanese dictionary app's data is encrypted in transit and that users cannot request deletion of the app data.
Privacy: GRAS Group says it uses organizational, personnel, physical, and technical safeguards for personal information and operates a personal information protection management system based on JIS Q 15001.
Support: The English dictionary app lists support by email at [email protected].
Chrome extension: GRAS Group's company history records the launch of the Weblio Popup English-Japanese Dictionary Chrome extension in 2010.
Company: GRAS Group identifies its business as including an online dictionary service and lists its Tokyo headquarters in Minato, Tokyo.
Brand history: GRAS Group's history says the Weblio service began in January 2006 with 11 dictionaries.
Founded: GRAS Group lists its establishment date as August 12, 2005.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Online Dictionaries in 2026#17 of 39

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Sources

apps.apple.com/jp/app/weblio%E5%9B%BD%E8%AA%9E%E8%BE%9· checked 8 Oct 2026
play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 8 Oct 2026
play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 8 Oct 2026
gras-group.co.jp/privacy-policy/· checked 8 Oct 2026
gras-group.co.jp/company/history/· checked 8 Oct 2026
gras-group.co.jp/company/profile/· checked 8 Oct 2026