Kotomaji
Your essential Japan travel companion
Speak Japanese with confidence from day 1
222 travel phrases with real native audio. 1,097 JLPT kanji. Works 100% offline. Available in 15 languages.
Main Features
222 Phrases for Every Situation
Carefully selected phrases for real situations you'll encounter in Japan. Not 10,000 phrases you'll never use - just the 222 you actually need.
Real Voices, Not Robots
Audio recorded with ElevenLabs technology by native speakers. Male and female voices, normal speed and slow mode for practice.
100% Offline
Everything downloaded to your device. No streaming, no WiFi needed, no surprises in the Tokyo subway.
1,097 JLPT Kanji
The complete JLPT kanji database, from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced). With meanings, readings, and examples.
Interactive Phrases
9 special phrases where you can adjust numbers in real-time. "Table for X people", "X tickets, please" - the audio changes automatically.
Currency Converter
Convert yen to your currency instantly. 14 supported currencies with quick buttons adapted to each country's real denominations.
12 Travel Categories
Phrases organized for every real situation
Professional Native Audio
Audio recorded with ElevenLabs technology by native speakers. Not the typical robotic TTS - it sounds like real Japanese.
- ✓ Male and female voice (Japanese has gender differences)
- ✓ Normal speed for real use
- ✓ Slow mode 🐢 for pronunciation practice
- ✓ 570+ professional recordings
- ✓ Pronunciation with correct pitch accent
1,097 Complete JLPT Kanji
From beginner to advanced, all included
Includes for each kanji:
15 Interface Languages
Your language, your experience
How much is that in my currency?
14 supported currencies with quick buttons
Real-time rates
Automatically updated
Works offline
With backup rates
Quick amounts
Adapted to each currency
Freemium Model
Start free, unlock when you want
Free
- ✓ 155 essential phrases (~70% of content)
- ✓ 104 N5 kanji (beginner level)
- ✓ Full audio (male and female voices)
- ✓ Slow mode for practice
- ✓ Unlimited currency converter
- ✓ Favorites system
- ✓ 100% offline
- ✓ No ads
Kotomaji Pro
- ✨ 67 additional premium phrases
- ✨ 993 JLPT kanji (N4, N3, N2, N1)
- ✨ Interactive phrases with numbers
- ✨ Lifetime access
- ✨ Free updates forever
- ✨ No subscriptions or recurring charges
Why Kotomaji?
vs Google Translate
💡 Tip: Use Google Translate to READ (camera), Kotomaji to SPEAK.
vs Other phrase apps
Perfect For
"We designed Kotomaji together with my wife during a trip to Japan. We wanted a quick way to learn the useful phrases we needed each day.
We started developing the app during the trip itself, noting every real situation: ordering at restaurants, buying train tickets, asking for directions...
Originally it was just for us, but we kept evolving it until it became what it is today. I hope it's as useful to you as it was for us."
Screenshots
Recent Updates
- Last days of the Sakura Offer! 40% off Kotomaji Pro
- Currency converter auto-selects your currency based on language (EUR, USD, KRW, BRL…)
- Improved settings navigation
- Sakura Event: 40% off Kotomaji Pro during cherry blossom season (until March 26)
- Performance and stability improvements
- Sakura season offer: 40% off from March 19 to 26
- Paywall shows original price crossed out and real-time countdown synchronized with the discount period
- Visual and navigation improvements
- Tab bar now uses native iOS style with enhanced visual effect
- Minor fixes
Roadmap
Upcoming features
iPad & Mac Support
Kotomaji is now available on iPad and Mac with optimized layouts for larger screens.
More Phrases
222 travel phrases with 9 interactive phrases with numbers.
Responsible Tourism
Guidelines for respectful travel in Japan: cultural etiquette, eco-friendly tips, and how to be a mindful visitor.
Kanji of the Day
Learn a new Kanji character every day with detailed meanings, readings, and example usage.
Apple Watch App
Quick access to essential phrases and daily tips right from your wrist with our companion app.
More Languages
15 interface languages with all phrases and kanji translated.
Tips & Curiosities
Useful tips and interesting facts about Japan to enhance your travel experience.
Kanji Flashcards
Learn Kanji characters using the flashcard method for effective memorization.
iOS Widget
Access key phrases and daily content directly from your home screen with interactive widgets.
iPad & Mac Support
Kotomaji is now available on iPad and Mac with optimized layouts for larger screens.
More Languages
15 interface languages with all phrases and kanji translated.
More Phrases
222 travel phrases with 9 interactive phrases with numbers.
Tips & Curiosities
Useful tips and interesting facts about Japan to enhance your travel experience.
Responsible Tourism
Guidelines for respectful travel in Japan: cultural etiquette, eco-friendly tips, and how to be a mindful visitor.
Kanji Flashcards
Learn Kanji characters using the flashcard method for effective memorization.
Kanji of the Day
Learn a new Kanji character every day with detailed meanings, readings, and example usage.
iOS Widget
Access key phrases and daily content directly from your home screen with interactive widgets.
Apple Watch App
Quick access to essential phrases and daily tips right from your wrist with our companion app.
Technical Specifications
Requirements
- Platform iOS 16.0+
- Devices iPhone, iPad, Mac
- Size ~50 MB
- Connection Not required
Privacy
- ✓ No user account required
- ✓ No personal data collection
- ✓ No ads or trackers
- ✓ Data only on your device
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