# Jisho MCP

> Use this tool when you need to look up Japanese words and their definitions, as it provides a comprehensive search functionality using the Jisho.org dictionary, returning exact word definitions along with JLPT levels and parts of speech. It solves problems related to Japanese language learning and translation by offering a reliable source of word meanings and context. Ideal for language learners, translators, and researchers, it takes Japanese words or phrases as input and outputs detailed dictionary entries.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/giuliocapecchi-jisho-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/giuliocapecchi-jisho-mcp

## Description

Enables Japanese word lookup and search using the Jisho.org dictionary, providing tools to search entries and retrieve exact word definitions with JLPT levels and parts of speech.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 1.00
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/t1rdz61fv2)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/giuliocapecchi/jisho-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "giuliocapecchi-jisho-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/giuliocapecchi-jisho-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/giuliocapecchi-jisho-mcp/pull`

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