This dictionary was compiled as a practical resource for Japanese speakers learning Uyghur. Despite its deep historical and cultural roots in Central Asia, reliable Japanese-language study material on Uyghur is scarce.
Centered on dictionary search, the book gathers script, grammar, practical phrases, and typing practice — elements systematically arranged for beginners through intermediate learners — in a single place. We hope it serves as both an entry point and a daily reference.
At a glance
Editorial principlesEDITORIAL PRINCIPLES
This dictionary is built on three principles.
- 01
Accuracy
Meanings, examples, and grammatical information are based on verified sources wherever possible. If you spot an error, please let us know through the feedback form.
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Transparency
Some of the lexical data is generated with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). This choice helps us cover a wide vocabulary range with limited resources — and we disclose its nature to readers.
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Continuity
This dictionary is not a finished book but a living reference, improved daily by reader feedback and editorial revisions. With each edition, we move closer to a more trustworthy dictionary.
FeaturesFEATURES
Beyond search, this dictionary aims to be a comprehensive entry point for learning Uyghur.
- 01Broad vocabularyApproximately 34,406 headwords, from basic vocabulary to specialized, archaic, and dialectal terms.
- 02Arabic script and ULY side by sideBoth the traditional Arabic script and the Latin transliteration ULY (Uyghur Latin Yéziqi) are shown together to support reading.
- 03Systematic grammar guide26 topics across four chapters — phonology, nouns, verbs, and modifiers — organized with examples.
- 04Practical phrasebook57 expressions across 7 categories — greetings, shopping, restaurant, transport, hotel, self-introduction, numbers & time — ready for immediate use.
- 05Typing practice20-question typing rounds drawn at random from the dictionary, training the link between Uyghur script and ULY.
- 06Wordbook & phrasebookSave words and phrases of interest and organize them in three states: favorites, review, and mastered.
- 07Visualize your progressTrack your streak, understanding by grammar category, and monthly mastery counts with charts and statistics.
- 08Vocabulary quizA 4-option quiz where you choose the range, direction, and number of questions. Ideal for cementing your review list.
The machine translation page for signed-in users is powered by Google Translate (Cloud Translation).
MethodologyMETHODOLOGY
The dictionary is compiled from multiple linguistic sources under the supervision of native speakers. Artificial intelligence assists the compilation, and its output is checked by native speakers before it is included.
Headwords, transliterations and primary meanings are curated by hand, and supplementary glosses and example sentences are being reviewed by native speakers entry by entry.
Compilation and verification
We use machine assistance to reach broad coverage, while glosses and examples are verified by native speakers. Even so, some entries may still read unnaturally in matters of idiom or cultural nuance.
If you find such an issue, please point it out concretely via the feedback form. Reader cooperation brings this dictionary closer to genuine reliability.
Sections on grammar, phrases, and the alphabet are built primarily on information verified by native speakers.
Editorial teamEDITORIAL TEAM
This dictionary started as an individual project by the Kenjisoft Editorial Desk. We took on a Uyghur dictionary for Japanese speakers — a small market — out of interest in preserving and transmitting language, rather than commercial motives.
This work is supported by feedback from readers, native speakers, and researchers. Cooperation toward improvement is always welcome.
Revision historyREVISION HISTORY
- 2026.053rd ed.Added quiz and progress features, full UI refresh, expanded phrasebook.
- 2025.032nd ed.Major vocabulary expansion (~34,000 words), new grammar guide, full ULY transliteration support.
- 2024.071st ed.Initial release with dictionary search, alphabet chart, and basic phrasebook.