- Fixed critical bugs when logging in and creating accounts - Dialog for adding sentences is now full screen so that you can swipe the overlay for adding words up and down without issue

- Minor UI updates for iOS 26. - Edits to pasted sentences are now preserved when going back and forth in the add sentence flow

- Updated to the latest version of the JMDict dictionary - Fixed bug in the My Context tab

- New design on iPad for iOS 18 with tabs at the top - Fix bug where katakana words are not recognized when adding sentences

Minor bug fixes

- Fixes bug where tags couldn't be added to custom words when syncing - Clearer user interface to handle case where signing in on a second device

Fixes crash that sometimes occurs on app launch

Bug fixes associated with errors after unsubscribing

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Fixes bug where Chinese dictionary is not automatically selected after language selection

Added a dictionary for Mandarin Chinese so you can now add words from Chinese sentences!

Bug fixes including fix for widget on iOS 17

Minor bug fixes.

New study screen experience, added support for dynamic type

Bug fixes

New My Context tab lets you see all of your added sentences, and add new words to an existing sentence. Due to low usage and the significant cost of developer time, we've decided to remove support for the Watch App. If you are disappointed by this, please get in touch with support, tell us about how you're using the Watch and we will consider bringing support back.

Fixed some incorrect copy in the Japanese version. No changes to English version.

- Fix bug where sentences could be cut off in flashcards - New design for fill-in-the-gap flashcards to make them easier to understand - Fixed bug with furigana on flashcards

New interface for adding words from sentences.

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor improvements.

Added options to display pronunciation as furigana while studying Japanese flashcards Fixed issue where the watch app was unresponsive Display Kanji compounds for words

Minor bug fixes

Tako Words is now named Context. Context helps you build a daily habit around meaningful sentences you encounter through language immersion. When you find a new word, grab the entire sentence. You can paste from another app or use the camera to capture text from anywhere. We will intelligently schedule flashcards that use this sentence to help you remember new words in context. -- Changes -- We also increased the granularity of scoring flashcards, so that it can better predict when to show you them next. Includes minor bug fixes.

Tako Words will be renamed Context. Remember to look out for the new name and icon! Context helps you build a daily habit around meaningful sentences you encounter through language immersion. When you find a new word, grab the entire sentence. You can paste from another app or use the camera to capture text from anywhere. We will intelligently schedule flashcards that use this sentence to help you remember new words in context. -- Changes -- We also increased the granularity of scoring flashcards, so that it can better predict when to show you them next.

Added the Tako Pro Subscription which unlocks the ability to parse Japanese & English text from images