Dictionary Tool
Dictionary Tool is a utility component associated with Google's Japanese Input Method for macOS. It provides dictionary lookup and management functionality for Japanese language input, enabling users to search, view, and potentially customize dictionary entries used by the Japanese input method system. The tool is typically invoked alongside the main input method to support accurate character conversion and kanji selection during typing.
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1 suggestionDictionary Tool appears to be a helper component bundled with Google's Japanese Input Method rather than a standalone application. Based on the bundle ID structure, updating or replacing it requires updating the parent Google Japanese Input Method product itself. If you use Google's Japanese Input Method on your Mac, check Google's input method support page or the main application settings to see if an update is available — this will also update any associated dictionary tools. If no native Apple Silicon build is currently available from Google, you should reach out to Google directly or check their support documentation for their timeline, since Intel-only builds will stop working when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). As an alternative, macOS includes native Japanese input methods (Kana, Romaji, and others) built into System Settings, which run natively on Apple Silicon and may serve your needs without relying on third-party input method software.
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