Download
Launch JGloss with Java Web Start
You can launch the latest version of JGloss directly from the web site using Java Web Start. When the Java runtime is correctly installed, you can open the above link with the javaws application. It will automatically download the required libraries and launch JGloss. This works even if you have disabled the Java Plugin in your browser.
JGloss 2.1.2
JGloss 2.1.2, last updated on 5/9/15, is the most recent release.
The dictionary lookup part of JGloss is also available as a separate application: JDictionary. You can use this if for example you want to offer your language students a dictionary lookup program, but not the (too) easy text parsing of the full JGloss.
The files are signed with key id 47C53835 »Michael Koch (Code Signing Key) <tensberg@gmx.net>«. (Older releases were signed with key id 6E639488.)
| jgloss-2.1.2.zip | ZIP archive of the application. | PGP signature |
| jdictionary-2.1.2.zip | ZIP archive of only the dictionary lookup program. | PGP signature |
| jgloss-2.1.2-src.zip | ZIP archive of the source code. | PGP signature |
Java
To run JGloss, you need to have an up-to-date Java runtime installed. Get it here.
Other downloads
The archive of previous releases is here.
Dictionaries
JGloss supports the EDICT2 and Kanjidic dictionary file formats. You can add downloaded dictionary files in the Dictionaries preferences dialog.
Here are some links to dictionary files which can be used with JGloss. If you know of dictionaries not listed here, drop me a note.
- A list of EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionaries is available at the Japanese/English Dictionary Project. The main EDICT file is an English-Japanese dictionary, but files in other languages are also available.
- The Wadoku Jiten is an extensive Japanese-German dictionary. The dictionary is available for download in EDICT2 format here.