Anki Dictionary: turn words into flashcards in one click

Anki Dictionary by Wordwise is a browser dictionary built for Anki users. Look up any word while you read online, get a definition that fits the sentence, and export a clean Anki flashcard in one click.

20+ languages. Auto-detected. Works with Anki, AnkiConnect, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave.

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Why most dictionaries don't work well with Anki

A normal dictionary is built for looking up a word, not for creating an Anki card.

You read something online, find a word you want to remember, and search for the meaning. The dictionary gives you several definitions, but you still have to decide which one fits the sentence.

Then comes the Anki work: copy the definition, open Anki, create a card, paste the sentence, find the pronunciation, choose the right headword, and fix the formatting.

Finding the definition is the easy part. The work starts when you try to turn that word into a useful Anki flashcard.

Anki Dictionary closes that gap. Click any word while reading online and get a ready-to-export Anki card with the right definition, original sentence, pronunciation, and clean formatting. Sentence mining, minus the busywork.

Reading on a Kindle? See how to get your Kindle Vocabulary Builder words into Anki.

Context-aware lookup: same word, different card

A regular dictionary gives you every meaning and leaves you to pick.

Anki Dictionary reads the sentence and picks for you.

Context 1

The company's gross revenue exceeded expectations for the third quarter in a row.

In a finance article, "gross" means total before deductions. Anki Dictionary sees that context and gives you the right definition, not five entries to scroll through.

Context 2

The conditions in the abandoned building were gross, with mold covering every surface.

Same word, different sentence. Now "gross" means disgusting. The card you get reflects that. No manual disambiguation, no wrong definitions in your deck.

Anki flashcards built for real language learners

Not a generic flashcard tool. Every detail is designed for how serious learners study.

The word in its sentence, on the front

The front of the card shows the word highlighted in the sentence you found it in. You recall it inside the sentence you met it in, which is how vocabulary sticks.

Defined in your language

Reading in Spanish but think in English? The definition comes in English. Reading in Korean but think in Chinese? That works too. Anki Dictionary translates the meaning into the language you think in, not the language you're learning.

Reverse cards for active recall

Recognizing a word is not the same as producing it. Reverse cards show you the definition and ask for the word, training the harder direction. Anki Dictionary generates both cards from a single lookup.

Dark mode, everywhere

Anki Dictionary cards respect your system dark mode. That includes AnkiWeb, which normally stays white even when your phone is in dark mode. The cards apply their theme to the whole AnkiWeb page, so late-night reviews on your phone don't blind you.

And that's just the start. Every detail is built for how language learners study:

  • Smart headword – look up "ran" or "corrió" and the card files under "run" / "correr", so you don't end up with duplicate entries for every conjugation.
  • Auto-sync – every export syncs your Anki collection automatically. No manual sync step.
  • Direct translation – in addition to the structured definition, get a one-line translation in your native language right on the card.
  • Edit before you export – review and tweak any field of the card before it goes to Anki, so every entry lands exactly the way you want it.

Ready to make Anki cards while you read?

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How Anki Dictionary works

  1. Double-click a word while reading online.
  2. Anki Dictionary detects the language and reads the sentence around the word.
  3. It generates the right definition, pronunciation, part of speech, and context sentence.
  4. You export the card to Anki in one click.

Best Anki dictionary options: Anki Dictionary vs Yomitan vs manual lookup

If you're looking for an Anki dictionary, you usually have three choices: use a browser tool built for Anki, set up Yomitan with dictionary packs, or copy definitions from a regular dictionary into Anki by hand.

Anki DictionaryYomitanManual dictionary + Anki
Best forSentence mining from online readingJapanese learners and dictionary power usersFull control, but slow
Languages20+ with auto-detectionExcellent for Japanese; others need community packs, no auto-detectionAny language
Definition choiceContext-aware definition for the sentenceFull dictionary entries; you chooseYou choose manually
Card contentsHeadword, definition, sentence, pronunciation, reverse card, dark modeDepends on dictionary and templateWhatever you create yourself
From lookup to AnkiOne click, with auto-syncOne click after setupCopy, paste, format, and sync manually
SetupInstall the extensionInstall extension, dictionaries, and templatesNo setup
PriceFree for English / $5.99/monthFree, open sourceFree, but manual

Yomitan is excellent for Japanese and power users who want full control over dictionary packs and templates. Anki Dictionary is built for learners who want a fast Anki dictionary for multiple languages, with context-aware definitions and clean cards without setup. For the export workflow in detail, see how to export words to Anki.

What learners are saying

Featuredon Chrome4.8on Firefox2,000+ users
Best extension of its kind, saves a lot of time having to talk to ChatGPT manually & copy paste. Definitely worth the price. Carry on the good work!
Amazing tool! Works magically for both English and Spanish, and even Japanese! Very nice since it let's you export directly into Anki for retention. But even just as a multi-lingual dictionary the auto language detection feature is super useful. Thanks for making this possible!
Very useful tool - it has no problem switching between languages, and speeds up the process of making Anki cards. Best thing is just automatically saving down the context you've found the word in - that's something I rarely did before, and I'd have to search for another example sentence that might not fit properly. I'd recommend Wordwise to others.
Excellent plugin for English learners! It really helps you to add new words while studying and makes the learning process much easier.
You've made a terrific piece of software for vocabulary that's easy to use and very useful. Top marks.
The best addon for anki
This is the perfect extension to advance my english vocabulary. Thank you.
Best extension, increased my efficiency 1000 times.
The most advanced of the extensions in such a field.
Best extension I've found for what I needed. It wasn't perfect at first and I did run into a few bugs, but what really impressed me was how responsive the developer is. I sent some feedback and they actually listened, fixed the issues, and updated the extension based on it. That kind of active support is honestly extremely rare. The extension itself is already very useful, and knowing the developer is actively improving it makes it even better. Genuinely recommended!
Sejauh ini sangat membantu bagi saya dalam menerjemahkan setiap vocab yang saya baca pada suatu teks, bahkan jika vocab tersebut adalah istilah-istilah khusus di suatu bidang keilmuan kita masih dapat mengetahui arti singkat dibaliknya. Top Markotop lah pokoknya!

Anki dictionary FAQ

How is this different from Yomitan?

Yomitan is excellent for Japanese (and a few other languages with community dictionaries). But it doesn't auto-detect what language you're reading. If you switch from a Spanish article to a German one, you need to switch dictionary profiles manually. Anki Dictionary auto-detects the language, works across 20+ languages out of the box, and generates the full Anki card for you, including definition, pronunciation, and the sentence you found it in. If you study Japanese exclusively, Yomitan is worth comparing. If you study multiple languages, Anki Dictionary saves you from juggling dictionary packs – see the full Anki Dictionary vs Yomitan comparison.

What languages does it support?

Anki Dictionary supports 22 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, and Arabic. It auto-detects the language of the page you're reading and can define words in your native language. 한국어 사용자라면 영어 사전 확장 프로그램 가이드를 확인하세요.

Do I need Anki installed to use Anki Dictionary?

No. With Anki and AnkiConnect running, cards export to your deck in one click. Without Anki, you can download your cards as a .txt file and import them later, or just review your lookup history inside Wordwise. You can also batch-import a word list if you have words saved up.

Is Anki Dictionary free?

English-to-English lookups are free forever. Every other language starts with a 7-day free trial, no credit card required. See pricing for details.

How do I start the free trial?

Install the extension and sign up for a Wordwise account. The 7-day free trial starts automatically, no credit card needed. Be sure to also log in to the extension with the same account so your trial is active there.

Does it work on Firefox and Edge?

Yes. Anki Dictionary is available on Chrome, Firefox, and any Chromium-based browser like Edge or Brave.

What does the Anki card look like?

Scroll up to see real card examples on this page. Every card includes the word, a context-aware definition, direct translation, pronunciation, part of speech, and the sentence you found the word in. Cards are consistently formatted so your deck stays clean, even across languages.

Your next word, one click from Anki

Stop copying definitions by hand. Look up a word and export the card.

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