https://luismtorresv.github.io/tags/yomitan/ Recent content in yomitan on Luis’ Corner Hugo en-UK Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:56:00 -0500 https://luismtorresv.github.io/til/20260414-yomitan-blocklist/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:56:00 -0500 https://luismtorresv.github.io/til/20260414-yomitan-blocklist/ <p>Yomitan is a browser extension that lets you hover over words, press a key, and get a definition from a dictionary. For language learners, it&rsquo;s a godsend.</p> <p>However, sometimes you want to avoid the modifier key, usually <code>Shift</code>.</p> <h2 id="to-that-end">To that end…</h2> <ol> <li> <p>Open the Yomitan Settings.</p> </li> <li> <p>Click on Profiles → Configure profiles…</p> </li> <li> <p>Click on Add to create a new profile. Give it a descriptive name, like &ldquo;Blocklist&rdquo;.</p> </li> <li> <p>Close the dialog.</p> </li> <li> <p>Click on the dropdown list next to &ldquo;Active profile&rdquo; to switch to the &ldquo;Blocklist&rdquo; profile.</p>