Furigana Camera - Kanji Reader Android

Furigana Camera - Kanji Reader

Japanese book reading support app. Add furigana/hiragana on kanji via camera.

Features & Capabilities

Furigana Camera - Kanji Reader

Furigana Camera is a Japanese reading support app designed to help users easily add furigana (hiragana) and romanized characters to kanji through your camera or photos. It supports both vertical and horizontal Japanese text formats and provides adjustable font sizes for easy reading.

Main Features:

  • Convert kanji text in photos from your gallery or live camera into furigana and romanized characters.
  • Adjustable font size for characters and furigana to suit your preference.
  • Dark mode support for comfortable reading in low light.

Perfect for learners, readers encountering difficult kanji, assisting with homework, or for foreigners needing furigana support. The app requires an internet connection and utilizes Yahoo! JAPAN's web services for text conversion.

Take the hassle out of reading kanji-heavy texts like manga, newspapers, or textbooks with Furigana Camera.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
tombstone
Downloads:
44,687 124
Rating:
2.50
(169)
Version:
1.1.7 Last updated: 2025-12-11
Version code:
47
Creation date:
2019-06-03
Publisher country:
JP JP
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
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Size:
58.54MB
Email:
in*****@tombstone.space
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-04
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
tombstone
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.furiganacamera
Email:
in*****@tombstone.space
Website:
https://tombstone.space/

User Reviews

Users find the app useful for studying and recognizing kanji; however, many report persistent technical issues, including frequent failures, connection problems, inability to display furigana readings, and slow processing. While it works well sometimes and builds learner confidence, the app often does not function as intended, especially with photos or numbers, leading to frustration.
Pros
  • Helps with studying Japanese and kanji recognition.
  • Transcripts images fairly well.
  • Works well in some cases and builds confidence in learning.
  • Provides useful furigana readings when functioning properly.
Cons
  • App frequently fails to work or crashes.
  • Consistent connection problems, even with stable internet.
  • Does not display furigana readings despite recognizing kanji.
  • Long processing times and slow performance.
  • Does not detect numbers or work with photos from gallery or camera as expected.
Recent reviews
Poor app as doesn't work most of the time.
by Pa*****, 2024-02-21

Need improvement, i have used many different internet signal (wifi/data only) but furigana still said Connection Problem. Hoping this app can powerful later.
by 00*****, 2024-01-11
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