How does it handle characters shared between Chinese and Japanese?

The skill includes logic to check for phonetic markers and can re-query using kana to ensure the correct language context is retrieved.

Which dictionaries are supported by this skill?

It supports major macOS dictionaries including Daijirin (Japanese), Wisdom (JP-EN/EN-JP), and standard Chinese/English resources.

Does this skill work on Windows or Linux?

No, this skill specifically utilizes the macOS DictionaryServices API and requires a macOS environment to function.

Are there any prerequisites for using this skill?

You must have the desired dictionaries enabled in the macOS 'Dictionary' application settings and the 'uv' Python tool installed.

macOS Multi-Language Dictionary

Name: macOS Multi-Language Dictionary
Author: tarrragon

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Learning & Documentation

Queries built-in macOS dictionaries to provide instant definitions, readings, and translations for Japanese, Chinese, and English terms.

The macOS Dictionary skill integrates native system dictionary services directly into Claude's environment, allowing for high-fidelity linguistic analysis. By leveraging professional sources like Daijirin and Wisdom, it provides accurate readings, parts of speech, and definitions that go beyond standard machine translation. This is particularly useful for developers working with Japanese or Chinese documentation, localizing software, or learning languages, as it handles complex CJK character nuances and provides structured data for seamless integration into technical workflows.

Key Features

01Intelligent CJK handling to distinguish between shared Chinese and Japanese characters

02Support for multi-directional translation between Japanese, English, and Chinese

03Native access to high-quality macOS dictionaries like Daijirin and Wisdom

04Automated fallback to AI knowledge for specialized terms not found in system dictionaries

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06Structured JSON output including readings, kanji, and parts of speech

Use Cases

01Verifying the correct reading and usage of kanji in software localization

02Translating and explaining Japanese technical terms or code comments

03Performing quick dictionary lookups without leaving the terminal or development environment

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tarrragon/japanese_learning_blog macos-dictionary

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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