Rikai-chan
Written by Jeshii on 2008.08.30 – 18:42 -
Are you using rikai-chan? This excellent firefox extension is made by the folk(s) over at polarcloud.com. I love this program. Basically, you install it, install a dictionary, and then toggle it in firefox. Then, when you mouse over some Japanese, the dictionary will do its best to find the reading and a translation of the word you are mousing over.
Seriously, this program is a life saver for 漢字 (kanji) impaired people like myself. Give it a shot and then go try and read the perfume blog! 
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By Andy on Oct 11, 2008 | Reply
Rikai-chan is a life-saver as far as I’m concerned. I only wish I could put it on my work PC: it would save me hours of mental anguish and gnashing of teeth!
By Jeshii on Oct 11, 2008 | Reply
I’d almost go as far to say I wouldn’t even have a job if not for rikaichan… almost!