Can I open my own documents in RJ?

Yes, you can directly open any text formatted document, such as .TXT or .HTML files. You may also copy and paste text from other Windows applications, including web browsers and e-mail readers.

Can I look up characters as I would in my paper kanji dictionaries, like Nelson's®?

Yes, in RJ you can search for characters by reading, radical (bushu) and stroke count, similar to as you would in Nelson's® (except it's faster with RJ!).

Is there any way to save words and characters that I want to reference later?

Yes, you may save any number of words and characters in the built-in, personalized "Study List".

Is there a Mac or Unix version of RJ?

No, there is no Mac or Unix version and we do not currently have plans to make versions for these operating systems. However, RJ might run on Virtual PC and other Windows emulators but this has not been tested.

Do I need a Japanese operating system or Japanese extenders on my English system to run RJ?

No, RJ runs on any language version of Windows without special extenders.

Is there an English-to-Japanese version?

We currently do not have an English-to-Japanese version, and do not have plans to make one at this time.

Can you ship RJ to Japan?

Yes, we can ship RJ via express mail and regular Air Mail. Express mail takes two days to arrive in Japan, regular Air Mail takes approximately 10 days.

How large is the RJ download?

Read Japanese 2.1 is 6.3 Mb

How much disk space do I need for RJ?

RJ require about 12 Mb of disk space

Can I read Japanese text that appears on paper?

RJ reads only electronic text, and cannot read text directly from paper. However, there are two indirect ways to read text from paper with RJ:
(1) run the paper through a scanner and use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software on it (the Japanese OCR product is a separate piece of software available from companies such as Necor and e.Typist).
(2) look up the characters using RJ's Search menu items.

Can RJ read scanned text?

RJ cannot directly read text that has been scanned. But, if the scanned text is subsequently processed through OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software, RJ will be able to read it.

Can I read text directly in my web browser with RJ?

You cannot click on characters directly in your web browser to view meanings and pronunciations. But you can copy text from the web browser and paste it into RJ to read it.

Is RJ an automatic translation system?

No, RJ is not an automatic translation system (sometimes called "machine translation"). RJ is a word-by-word translator, that aids you in determining the correct translation of sentences and paragraphs.

Do I need to know katakana or hiragana in order to use RJ?

No, the RJ interface is entirely in English. There is the option of viewing Japanese pronunciations in kana, but this is not required.