Shodo - Chrome Extension

Shodo is a Chrome extension that brings AI-powered Japanese proofreading directly into the websites where you write every day. Instead of copying text into a separate editor, you can draft naturally in your usual workflow—then let Shodo check your Japanese as you type. It’s designed to catch the kinds of issues that easily slip through even for fluent writers: slightly unnatural expressions, incorrect or missing particles, honorific mistakes such as double keigo, and common verb errors like missing “ra” (ら抜き) patterns. The result is cleaner, more natural Japanese that reads the way you intended.

After installing the extension, you create an account at https://shodo.ink/ and sign in from the extension. Once logged in, Shodo activates on supported input fields across major platforms. As you write, it analyzes your text and highlights potential problems, helping you adjust wording and grammar before you send an email or publish a post. This makes Shodo especially useful when you need to communicate politely and accurately, or when you want an extra layer of confidence for professional writing.

Shodo works well for everyday writing—emails, social posts, messages, and other browser-based text areas—so you can maintain consistent Japanese quality without breaking your flow. Whether you are polishing business correspondence, avoiding honorific overuse, or simply trying to make your sentences sound more natural, Shodo provides fast, practical feedback right where you need it. more