Abstract
In recent years, there has been a rapid proliferation of smartphones and a noticeable progress in the development of dictionary applications for Japanese learners. Under these circumstances, the number of learners choosing smartphone dictionary apps has increased. However, at present, neither learners nor teachers have a thorough understanding of the results that are displayed and the problems that can occur when searching in a dictionary app. Therefore, this study examines how appropriately users are able to search Japanese text on "Google Translate" and "imiwa?". In addition, the study discusses the problems that arise during searches. Furthermore, it examines example sentences displayed in "imiwa?" and the issues related to them.
