What is Ziyo?
Ziyo is a 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘪𝘥𝘭𝘺 simple Japanese online Kanji dictionary and search engine. Perfect for learners. Enter anything you have in mind about a Kanji and Ziyo will search it for you: English meanings, Kana, Chinese, Pinyin, Hangeul, and Romaji!
Problem
Users struggle to search Kanji characters efficiently using traditional dictionaries or fragmented online tools, leading to time-consuming lookups and limited cross-referencing of meanings, pronunciations, and components.
Solution
A web-based Kanji search engine that enables users to input any Kanji-related query (English meanings, Kana, Chinese, etc.) and instantly retrieve comprehensive results, such as identifying 東 as 'east' with Hiragana ひがし, Pinyin dōng, and Romaji higashi.
Customers
Japanese language learners, linguists, and educators seeking quick Kanji reference tools.
Unique Features
Multi-language output (Kana/Pinyin/Hangeul/Romaji) and fuzzy search capability for partial/approximate inputs.
User Comments
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Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2024, exact traction metrics unavailable. Example comparable product: Jisho.org (free) serves millions of Japanese learners monthly.
Market Size
The global Japanese language learning market reached 14.3 million learners in 2023 (Japan Foundation data), with digital tools like dictionaries being essential for this demographic.
