Hirameki Japanese

Hirameki Japanese turns the English in your head into natural Japanese you can actually say.

Type any English phrase and instantly get the Japanese translation, complete with furigana (kana reading) and romaji so you always know how to pronounce it. Tap to hear it spoken, slow it down, and save the phrases you want to remember.

Built for travelers in Japan and anyone learning the language from scratch.

FEATURES

• Instant English → Japanese translation, on device and offline • Furigana + romaji on every result, so you can read and say it • Natural-sounding text-to-speech with adjustable speed • Word-by-word breakdown with meanings • Conversation mode: speak English or Japanese and translate back and forth • Camera translate: photograph a Japanese sign or menu and get the English • Shadowing: short Japanese passages with a pause to repeat out loud • Listening: practical phrase sets that play continuously, even in the background • Flashcards: hundreds of essential words across Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, with example sentences and a quick quiz every 10 cards • Save phrases and review them anytime • Works offline — no account, no sign-in

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Note: The first time you translate, you may be asked to download the free English and Japanese language packs in Settings.